[FEATURE] Voice Input for Claude Code VS Code Extension

Preflight Checklist

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Problem Statement

The Claude Code VS Code extension requires all interaction to be typed into the chat panel. Developers frequently need to context-switch between their editor and the chat input to describe what they want — breaking their coding flow. For longer or more complex requests, typing is slow and disruptive, especially when a developer's hands are already on the keyboard navigating code.

Proposed Solution

Add a voice input option to the Claude Code VS Code extension chat panel. A microphone button in the chat input bar would allow the user to speak their request, have it transcribed, and submitted as a prompt — consistent with the voice experience already available in the Claude iOS app and Claude.ai. A push-to-talk keyboard shortcut would make it even faster to trigger without leaving the editor.

Alternative Solutions

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Priority

High - Significant impact on productivity

Feature Category

Interactive mode (TUI)

Use Case Example

A developer is reviewing code in the VS Code editor. Rather than clicking into the Claude Code chat panel and typing out a detailed request, they press a keyboard shortcut, say "commit my changes with a descriptive message and push to GitHub," and release. Claude Code transcribes the request and executes it — keeping the developer in their flow without ever touching the chat input.

Additional Context

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