[BUG] Unable to connect to VS code IDE (windows npm native)
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Jul 29, 2025 by teewood Closed Aug 15, 2025
Environment
- Platform (select one):
- [ ] Claude pro account
- Claude CLI version: 1.0.62 (Claude Code)
- Operating System: Windows 11
- Terminal: VS CODE windows powershell
Bug Description
Unable to connect to IDE from within VS Code terminal
Steps to Reproduce
- Install claude code through npm
- Launch VS Code and run claude
- VS Code extention installs
- Execute /ide
Expected Behavior
Claude code should connect fine on VS Code
Actual Behavior
Unable to connect to IDE
Select IDE │
│ Connect to an IDE for integrated development features. │
│ │
│ No available IDEs detected. Make sure your IDE has the Claude Code extension │
│ or plugin installed and is running.
Additional Context
VS Code on same working directory where Claude was launched from
Extension up to date
External windows poweshell terminal connects to IDE fine!
Claude doctor
Claude CLI Diagnostic
Currently running: npm-global (1.0.62)
Path: C:\Program Files\nodejs\node.exe
Invoked: C:\Users\myuser\AppData\Roaming\npm\node_modules\@anthropic-ai\claude-code\cli.js
Config install method: global
Auto-updates enabled: true
Update permissions: Yes
Claude status
Claude Code Status v1.0.62
L Session ID: 48df5595-1ab5-4d10-9f4f-621ccf8213ce
Working Directory
L C:\Users\myuser\some_folder
IDE Integration • /config
✔ Installed VS Code extension
Account • /login
L Login Method: Claude Pro Account
L Organization: my user's Organization
L Email: my email
Memory • /memory
L project: CLAUDE.md
Model • /model
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