[BUG] the context window usage indicator is no longer visible in the VS Code native UI (non-terminal mode) as of v2.1.81
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Mar 22, 2026 by wcockle Closed Mar 26, 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?
the context window usage indicator is no longer visible in the VS Code native UI (non-terminal mode) as of v2.1.81
What Should Happen?
I should be able to see context usage. May I end my Claude Code chat sessions?
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
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Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
The latest version
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
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