[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

  1. Open Claude Code in terminal, VS Code, or VS Code Insiders
  2. Start typing a message to Claude
  3. Type the @ symbol
  4. 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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