VS Code extension: conversation lost when dragging tab to another window
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Mar 8, 2026 by parth529-gtm Closed Mar 11, 2026
Description
When using the Claude Code VS Code extension, dragging the Claude Code chat tab to a separate VS Code window causes the entire conversation to disappear. The chat history is lost and cannot be recovered.
Steps to Reproduce
- Open Claude Code in VS Code (chat panel)
- Have an active conversation with history
- Drag the Claude Code tab to a separate VS Code window (or detach it into a new window)
- Conversation disappears entirely
Expected Behavior
The conversation should persist when the tab is moved to another window, similar to how other VS Code panels/tabs retain their state when dragged between windows.
Workaround
Use VS Code's built-in "Split Right" (right-click tab → Split Right) instead of dragging to a new window.
Environment
- macOS (Darwin 25.0.0)
- Claude Code VS Code extension
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