[BUG] vscode command pallete
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Jan 15, 2026 by ysuzuki19 Closed Jan 16, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [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?
In vscode extension v2.1.7,
Input focus is not working. This was working in previous versions.
Command Palette: Claude Code: Open in Side Bar
What Should Happen?
<img width="415" height="71" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/43535593-e212-41cc-852f-0f3e5e7e6395" />
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
focus failure
- open vscode (installed
Claude Code for VS Code) - open command pallete (command shift p)
- run
Claude Code: Open in Side Bar
focus success (old version)
- install
Claude Code for VS Codev2.1.5 - restart extension
- run
Claude Code: Open in Side Bar
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
2.1.5
Claude Code Version
not installed
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
_No response_
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