[BUG] Add Claude Code icon to Activity bar
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- [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?
The problem described by #17124 is not solved and the task is closed.
Please reopen and implement the function.
What Should Happen?
Claude code icon should appear on the Activity Bar to quickly launch a separate window with claude code terminal or chat depending on internal settings
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
<img width="435" height="694" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/6ffed330-fe53-467d-ba15-d72e78aefeaf" />
<img width="1698" height="831" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/dd6283e1-4184-4d46-b017-41ef1e99729b" />
<img width="683" height="322" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/65fb7460-402a-4a45-948e-a5667ed07569" />
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
v2.1.23
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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