[BUG] Unable to use Claude Code in VS code using API key
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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 I try to login to Claude code in VS code via an API key, it is asking for an authorization in the browser. After successfully authorizing the connection, in the chat pannel, the screen goes blank showing Signed in to the vs code. But, when i reload the developer window it is asking foir login again. This happens repeatedly
What Should Happen?
It should open a chat window with my API key logged in
<img width="1152" height="1355" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4c739163-ac3c-4536-8a25-4b4cf1a6870d" />
Error Messages/Logs
No error. It just goes blank saying signed inSteps to Reproduce
Open VS code.
Install Claude for VS code extension
Sign in with API key
Authorize in the browser
Then you see the error
<img width="1152" height="1355" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c1a309ec-461b-4562-866a-1805d4169d0d" />
screenshot I attached
Claude Model
Not sure / Multiple models
Is this a regression?
No, this never worked
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
vs code extension
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
PowerShell
Additional Information
Please help me to use claude code in vs code
4 Comments
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🤖 Generated with Claude Code
it worked. i asked claude on how to esolve it. it helped itself lol
Mine is just hanging on the grey screen after entering the 6 digit key. I've reinstalled VSC and all extensions to no avail.
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