Hook systemMessage and statusMessage not displayed in VSCode extension
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Problem Statement
In the VSCode extension, hook systemMessage and statusMessage are not displayed anywhere in the UI, even when the hook runs successfully.
In CLI mode, systemMessage appears in the conversation and statusMessage appears in the spinner. But in the VSCode extension panel, neither is shown.
This makes it impossible for users to receive hook-based notifications before tool execution (e.g. before the permission confirmation dialog).
Proposed Solution
Display hook output in the VSCode extension UI, consistent with CLI mode behavior:
systemMessage: Show as a system notification in the conversation viewstatusMessage: Show in the spinner/status area while the hook is running
This would allow use cases like displaying Japanese-language descriptions of tool actions before the English "Allow this BASH command?" confirmation dialog appears.
Alternative Solutions
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Priority
High - Significant impact on productivity
Feature Category
Other
Use Case Example
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Additional Context
Verified that the hook itself is running correctly (confirmed via log file). The issue is only with the display of hook output in the VSCode extension UI.
Environment: Windows 11, Claude Code VSCode Extension
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