[BUG] Copying text (Ctrl+C) from Claude Code window in VS Code fails

Open 💬 14 comments Opened Apr 4, 2026 by NeilTalbott

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  • [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?

While using Claude Code in VS Code, copying text (Ctrl+C) from a Claude Code window in VS Code no longer works. Right-click > Copy copies no text to the clipboard. This is true in the main window and the prompt textbox. I can type a prompt but I cannot copy (or cut) the text I have typed.

Attempted focus changes, starting a new Claude Code session, etc, do not help. Ctrl+V (Paste) works correctly.

Restarting VS Code resolved the problem (for now), but this was highly disruptive in the middle of a complex session.

VS Code v1.114.0
OS: Windows_NT x64 10.0.19045 (Windows 10 Pro)

What Should Happen?

Ctrl+C (and context menu equivalent) should work correctly from the main Claude Code window and the prompt textbox. Ctrl+X and Ctrl+P should also work in the prompt textbox.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

No reliable reproduction steps known. Restarting VS Code resolved the problem, but this was highly disruptive.

Claude Model

Not sure / Multiple models

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.92

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

VS Code integrated terminal

Additional Information

_No response_

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