[BUG] command 'claude-vscode.editor.openLast' not found error when clicking status bar button
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 25, 2026 by shlee125 Closed Feb 25, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [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?
After switching to a new Anthropic account (Claude Team plan), the status bar button at the bottom of VS Code throws the following error:
command 'claude-vscode.editor.openLast' not found
The same error occurs with claude-vscode.sidebar.open when using the Command Palette.
Steps to reproduce:
- Switch to a new Anthropic account
- Click the "Claude" button in the VS Code status bar
Expected behavior:
Claude Code panel opens normally.
Actual behavior:
Error toast appears: command 'claude-vscode.editor.openLast' not found
Additional info:
- Claude Code works fine in the terminal (claude CLI)
- The extension is properly installed and authenticated
- Reinstalling the extension did not fix the issue
- VS Code extension version: 2.1.53
- OS: Windows
What Should Happen?
The Claude Code panel should open normally when clicking the status bar button.
Error Messages/Logs
command 'claude-vscode.editor.openLast' not found
command 'claude-vscode.sidebar.open' not found
Steps to Reproduce
- Switch to a new Anthropic account (Claude Team plan)
- Reinstall the Claude Code VS Code extension
- Click the "Claude" button in the VS Code status bar
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
Claude Code v2.1.55
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
Windows Terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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