[BUG] Error: Claude Code process exited with code 3,from version 2.0.30 to the latest version
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Dec 16, 2025 by Phylit Closed Dec 20, 2025
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
VSCode Extension Error: Claude Code process exited with code 3. This issue has existed from version 2.0.30 to the latest version (2.0.70), and I can only use version 2.0.27 now.
What Should Happen?
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Error Messages/Logs
Error: Claude Code process exited with code 3
Steps to Reproduce
- Open VSCode in a directory.
- Open Claude Code window.
- Then this error message appears.
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
2.0.27
Claude Code Version
2.0.70
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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