[Bug] 'n' key triggers back navigation instead of text input in agent identifier field
Resolved 💬 7 comments Opened Jan 14, 2026 by sjpark-bty Closed Jan 26, 2026
Bug Description
Title: 'n' key triggers back navigation instead of text input in /agents identifier field
Description:
When using the /agents command to create a new agent, pressing the 'n' key in the identifier input field navigates back to the previous screen (scope selection) instead of typing the letter 'n'.
Environment:
- Claude Code CLI mode in VSCode
- Editor mode: Normal (not Vim)
- macOS
Steps to Reproduce:
- Run /agents command
- Select agent scope (e.g., "Project")
- In the "Agent identifier" input field, try to type any text containing 'n'
- The 'n' key press navigates back to the scope selection screen
Expected Behavior:
The 'n' key should input the letter 'n' in the text field.
Actual Behavior:
The 'n' key acts as a "back" navigation shortcut, returning to the previous screen.
Notes:
- Other input contexts (command palette, search, regular prompts) work correctly
- VSCode keybindings modifications did not resolve the issue
- This appears to be hardcoded behavior in the interactive menu system
Workaround:
Currently using copy/paste (Cmd+V) to input identifiers containing 'n'.
Environment Info
- Platform: darwin
- Terminal: vscode
- Version: 2.1.7
- Feedback ID: 2e123471-c152-4db9-994a-692a63ca7e4f
Errors
[{"error":"Error: Request was aborted.\n at _createMessage (/$bunfs/root/claude:445:3157)\n at processTicksAndRejections (native:7:39)","timestamp":"2026-01-14T16:26:03.583Z"},{"error":"Error: Request was aborted.\n at makeRequest (/$bunfs/root/claude:858:3940)\n at processTicksAndRejections (native:7:39)","timestamp":"2026-01-14T16:26:45.716Z"},{"error":"Error: EISDIR: illegal operation on a directory, read\n at readSync (unknown)\n at <anonymous> (/$bunfs/root/claude:12:817)\n at n2 (/$bunfs/root/claude:11:34565)\n at readSync (/$bunfs/root/claude:12:695)\n at a2 (/$bunfs/root/claude:4642:113)\n at hJ (/$bunfs/root/claude:4644:206)\n at KG8 (/$bunfs/root/claude:4859:6961)\n at KG8 (/$bunfs/root/claude:4859:7847)\n at J (/$bunfs/root/claude:4859:6166)\n at J (/$bunfs/root/claude:4859:6462)","timestamp":"2026-01-14T16:28:18.135Z"},{"error":"Error: EISDIR: illegal operation on a directory, read\n at readFileSync (unknown)\n at <anonymous> (/$bunfs/root/claude:12:562)\n at n2 (/$bunfs/root/claude:11:34565)\n at readFileSync (/$bunfs/root/claude:12:521)\n at hJ (/$bunfs/root/claude:4644:231)\n at KG8 (/$bunfs/root/claude:4859:6961)\n at KG8 (/$bunfs/root/claude:4859:7847)\n at J (/$bunfs/root/claude:4859:6166)\n at J (/$bunfs/root/claude:4859:6462)\n at <anonymous> (/$bunfs/root/claude:4859:6495)","timestamp":"2026-01-14T16:28:18.137Z"}]This issue has 7 comments on GitHub. Read the full discussion on GitHub ↗