[BUG] @ File Reference Feature Not Working on macOS
Resolved 💬 12 comments Opened Jun 12, 2025 by simonfunk Closed Jul 3, 2025
Environment
- Platform (select one):
- [x] Anthropic API
- [ ] AWS Bedrock
- [ ] Google Vertex AI
- [ ] Other: <!-- specify -->
- Claude CLI version: 1.0.21 (Claude Code)
- Operating System: macOS 15.5
- Terminal: Terminal App (also tested in VS Code and VS Code Insiders)
## Bug Description
The @ symbol file reference feature does not work in any environment - it doesn't show the file picker/autocomplete list
when typing @ in chat messages.
## Steps to Reproduce
- Open Claude Code in terminal, VS Code, or VS Code Insiders
- Start typing a message to Claude
- Type the @ symbol
- Wait for file picker/autocomplete to appear
## Expected Behavior
After typing @, a file picker or autocomplete list should appear showing available files in the workspace/directory that
can be referenced.
## Actual Behavior
Nothing happens when typing @. No file picker, no autocomplete, no visual indication that file referencing is available.
## Additional Context
- Tested across multiple environments: Terminal, VS Code, VS Code Insiders
- Performed complete uninstall/reinstall of Claude Code extension
- Manually removed all Claude Code related files from macOS
- Issue persists across all clean installations
- Have active workspace/folder open in VS Code when testing
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