[Bug] Windows: claude.exe repeatedly runs extension install on every launch, spawning multiple VS Code windows

Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Mar 5, 2026 by almightybounter Closed Mar 6, 2026

Bug Description
On Windows, claude.exe runs code --force --install-extension anthropic.claude-code on every launch, opening 3 new VS Code windows each time.

Environment Info

  • Platform: win32
  • Terminal: vscode
  • Version: 2.1.69
  • Feedback ID: 1c9af637-aef7-4ad6-88f5-6c1e0f011ef1

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