[FEATURE] vscode:// URI handler should support newWindow parameter to open in a new VS Code window
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Problem Statement
When using the vscode://anthropic.claude-code/open?prompt=... deep link, Claude Code opens in whichever VS Code window is currently focused. If you're mid-session in another window, this is disruptive — the prompt hijacks your current context.
Proposed Solution
Support a newWindow=true query parameter that opens a fresh VS Code window before starting the Claude Code session:
vscode://anthropic.claude-code/open?prompt=...&newWindow=true
This would mirror how the VS Code CLI handles code -n (new window).
Alternative Solutions
None currently — manually opening a new VS Code window before clicking the link works but defeats the one-click experience.
Priority
High - Significant impact on productivity
Feature Category
Developer tools/SDK
Use Case Example
I'm building a prototype gallery where each card has an "Edit in VS Code" button that deep-links into a Claude Code session scoped to that project's folder. Since team members may already have unrelated VS Code windows open, opening in a new window would keep sessions cleanly separated without interrupting existing work.
Additional Context
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