[FEATURE] Enable spell checking in VSCode extension input box
Resolved 💬 5 comments Opened Jan 8, 2026 by maxim-schwindja-luxoft Closed Mar 26, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
- [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement
When using the Claude Code VSCode extension, there's no spell checking available in the input textarea where prompts are written.
Problem:
- Typos in prompts can lead to miscommunication
- Users expect spell checking in text input areas
- The VSCode editor has spell checking via extensions, but webview inputs don't benefit from this
Proposed Solution
Add spellcheck="true" attribute to the textarea/input element in the extension's webview. Since VSCode runs on Electron 8+, the built-in Chromium spellchecker should work automatically once enabled.
Expected Behavior:
- Misspelled words show red/squiggly underlines
- Right-click provides spelling suggestions
- Respects system language settings
Alternative Solutions
_No response_
Priority
Medium - Would be very helpful
Feature Category
Interactive mode (TUI)
Use Case Example
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Additional Context
Environment:
- VSCode on Windows
- Claude Code extension
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