Add Activity Bar icon for easier access without open file
Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Jan 9, 2026 by wriver4 Closed Jan 13, 2026
Currently in VS Code, the Claude Code icon only appears in the editor title bar when a file is open.
Request: Add an optional Activity Bar icon so users can launch Claude Code without needing to have a file open first.
The Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P → "Claude") works as a workaround, but a persistent Activity Bar icon would be more discoverable and convenient.
Version: Claude Code for VS Code v2.1.3
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