[FEATURE] VS Code extension: make pinned initial prompt collapsible
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 2, 2026 by jinxed84 Closed Apr 6, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
- [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement
The initial user message is pinned at the top of the chat panel. When the first message is long (detailed task description, prior work, multi-step plans), the overlay consumes the entire viewport and hides all responses.
Proposed Solution
Suggestion: Add a collapse/expand chevron so users can click to shrink it to a single summary line. Alternatively, a setting to disable pinning, a max-height with scroll, or auto-collapse after first response.
Alternative Solutions
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Priority
Critical - Blocking my work
Feature Category
Interactive mode (TUI)
Use Case Example
- I start a task by pasting a detailed prompt (~30 lines) with task description, prior work, architectural decisions, and stakeholder info
- The initial message gets pinned at the top of the chat panel as an overlay
- The pinned overlay consumes the entire viewport — I can't see any of Claude's responses
- I have to full-screen the panel or scroll past the pinned area to read anything
- With a collapse chevron, I could click once to shrink it to a single line and see the full conversation normally
- This would save time because I frequently start sessions with structured task briefs and shouldn't have to fight the UI to read responses
Additional Context
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