[FEATURE] When Claude proposes changes via a diff, open the diffs tab in a different editor group than the one with the chat

Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Apr 7, 2026 by arvindthyagarajan Closed May 18, 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

Let's say I have files open on the left in a vscode tab group, and I'm chatting with Claude Code on the right in a separate group/panel. When Claude proposes diffs (left/right views) for a change, it opens in the same panel, and hides the Claude chat and any confirmations it's asking for in the background/inactive tab.

Proposed Solution

Open the diffs tab in a different tab group from the Claude chat so I can see both simultaneously without needing to drag tabs around

Alternative Solutions

I drag the diff tab over to where I want it and then interact with Claude chat again

Priority

Medium - Would be very helpful

Feature Category

Other

Use Case Example

  1. I ask claude for a typography change in a right side split screen tab group
  2. It opens a diff panel in the same group, the chat is hidden
  3. the chat is also asking me if I want to make this change yes/no
  4. i have to either switch tabs, or I have to move the active tab to the left side
  5. then interact with the chat again

Additional Context

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