[BUG] SIGABRT error in VS Code with Claude extension
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Mar 9, 2026 by vfaron Closed Mar 9, 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?
I have a SIGABRT error when trying to use the Claude extension in VS Code. This prevents any usage of the extension
<img width="704" height="485" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/94add45f-44e6-40f8-a381-fb57c11bbc14" />
<img width="1090" height="129" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0754b5d8-d6c2-45e0-a6c4-62c922770230" />
What Should Happen?
Claude extension should launch normally
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
VS Code as the latest version
Node as the latest version
Claude as the latest version
Claude working well in the terminal though.
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
No, this never worked
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.71 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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