[BUG] VSCode Extension: Ollama models not listed in `/model` command (works in CLI terminal)
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 1, 2026 by homerokzam Closed Feb 1, 2026
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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?
When using Claude Code with Ollama as a local model provider, the /model command works correctly in the integrated VSCode terminal but fails to list available Ollama models in the VSCode extension's chat interface.
What Should Happen?
Current Behavior
- ✅ CLI Terminal:
/modelcommand lists and allows selection of Ollama models - ❌ VSCode Extension:
/modelcommand only shows Anthropic models - ✅ CLI Terminal: Can successfully use Ollama models (e.g.,
/model kimi-k2.5:cloud) - ❌ VSCode Extension: Cannot select or use Ollama models through the UI
Expected Behavior
The VSCode extension should:
- Detect Ollama models from the configured
ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL - List available Ollama models in the
/modelcommand dropdown - Allow users to select and use Ollama models seamlessly
- Maintain feature parity with the CLI terminal experience
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
Setup Ollama with Claude Code:
# Set environment variables
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN=ollama
export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=http://localhost:11434
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=""
# Start Ollama server
ollama serve
In VSCode Integrated Terminal (✅ WORKS):
# Open project with Claude Code support
cd /Users/homerokzam/iCloud-Local/Projects/CleanMyMac
source .venv/bin/activate
# Launch Claude Code in terminal
claude
# Switch model - this WORKS
/model kimi-k2.5:cloud
# Output: ✓ Set model to kimi-k2.5:cloud
In VSCode Extension Chat Panel (❌ FAILS):
- Open Claude Code chat panel in VSCode (using the extension icon or command)
- Type
/modelin the chat - Expected: A list of available Ollama models should appear (e.g.,
kimi-k2.5:cloud,qwen3-coder) - Actual: Only Anthropic models are listed (Haiku 4.5, Sonnet 4.5, Opus 4.5, claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929), Ollama models are missing
Claude Model
Other
Is this a regression?
No, this never worked
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.29
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
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