[BUG] VSCode Extension loses focus

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• [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?

The prompt input box loses focus by itself every 15 seconds or so. It doesn't matter if I am typing or not.

What Should Happen?

Should not lose focus on the input box.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

Open the extension panel, start a chat, maybe write a couple messages. Click on the prompt input box and wait. It will lose focus.

Claude Model

Not sure / Multiple models

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

claude code 2.0.75

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

VS Code integrated terminal

Additional Information

_No response_