VSCode extension @ file picker does not index .py files
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 10, 2026 by firinflamez Closed Feb 13, 2026
Description
The @ file reference autocomplete in the VSCode integrated extension does not show .py files. Other file types (.ts, .tsx, .json, etc.) appear correctly. The CLI extension indexes .py files without issue.
Steps to reproduce
- Open a Python project in VSCode with the Claude Code extension
- Start a Claude Code conversation in the VSCode panel
- Type
@and search for any.pyfile by name - No
.pyfiles appear in the autocomplete suggestions
Expected behavior
.py files should appear in the @ file picker autocomplete, the same as they do in the CLI.
Environment
- Claude Code VSCode extension (panel mode)
- Linux (Ubuntu, kernel 6.17)
- Project contains ~493
.pyfiles .claudeignoreand.gitignoredo not exclude.pyfiles- No
files.excludeorsearch.excludeVSCode settings targeting.py
Additional context
- Verified
.claudeignore,.gitignore, VSCode workspace settings, VSCode global user settings, and Claude Code settings — none exclude.pyfiles - The same project works correctly with
@references for.pyfiles in the Claude Code CLI - Only
.pyfiles are affected; all other file types index correctly
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