[BUG] /MCP command in VS Code extension breaks UI -
Resolved 💬 5 comments Opened Jun 4, 2025 by Allmight97 Closed Jan 6, 2026
Environment
- Platform (select one):
- [ ] Anthropic API
- [ ] AWS Bedrock
- [ ] Google Vertex AI
- [ X] Other: VSCode/Cursor/Windsurf
- Claude CLI version: Version 1.0.11:
- Operating System: MacOS 15.5 (24F74)
- Terminal: VS Code/Cursor/Windsurf CC terminal interface
Bug Description
User text input panel disappears when typing /MCP - must hit escape to reveal the input area again. DOES NOT occur in WARP nor MacOS standard terminals.
Steps to Reproduce
- Lauch CC in VS/Cursor/Windsurf Terminal
- TYpe /MCP
- You should see nothing and no indication of next steps.
Expected Behavior
Same output as standard terminals outside VS/Cursor/Windsurf - see attached pic.
<img width="905" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/23c71163-b385-4329-97f4-ff3f4c535bdd" />
Actual Behavior
Shows now other than last CC output - see attached pic 2.
<img width="1719" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/23979987-275b-477c-ad37-4422aca6ea6d" />
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