[Bug] VSCode extension v2.1.53 (win32-x64) fails to activate: hardcoded Linux path in sdk.mjs
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 25, 2026 by linkpjc Closed Feb 25, 2026
Description
The Claude Code VSCode extension (v2.1.53, win32-x64) fails to activate on Windows 11, causing all commands (e.g., claude-vscode.editor.openLast) to be unavailable.
Environment
- OS: Windows 11 Pro (10.0.26200)
- VSCode version: latest
- Extension version: anthropic.claude-code-2.1.53-win32-x64
- Claude Code CLI: working correctly
Error
From VSCode Extension Host log (exthost.log):
2026-02-25 09:52:25.620 [error] Activating extension Anthropic.claude-code failed due to an error:
2026-02-25 09:52:25.620 [error] TypeError: The argument 'filename' must be a file URL object, file URL string, or absolute path string. Received 'file:///home/runner/work/claude-cli-internal/claude-cli-internal/build-agent-sdk/sdk.mjs'
at Object.<anonymous> (c:\Users\linkp\.vscode\extensions\anthropic.claude-code-2.1.53-win32-x64\extension.js:45:4882)
Root Cause
The extension bundles a hardcoded Linux CI build path (file:///home/runner/work/claude-cli-internal/claude-cli-internal/build-agent-sdk/sdk.mjs) that is not valid on Windows. This causes the extension to fail during activation, leaving all commands unregistered.
Symptoms
- All
claude-vscode.*commands show "command not found" error - Extension icon in title bar is present but non-functional
- Reinstalling the extension does not resolve the issue
Steps to Reproduce
- Install Claude Code VSCode extension v2.1.53 on Windows 11
- Open VSCode
- Observe activation failure in Extension Host logs
Expected Behavior
Extension activates successfully and all commands are available.
Workaround
None currently available. Waiting for a patched release.
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