VS Code fail
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened May 6, 2026 by realrobhanna Closed May 6, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
Claude won't load in VS code
What Should Happen?
Claude should load
Error Messages/Logs
TypeError: The argument 'filename' must be a file URL object, file URL string, or absolute path string. Received 'file:///home/runner/work/claude-cli-internal/claude-cli-internal/build-agent-sdk/sdk.mjs'
And include these details:
Extension version: anthropic.claude-code-2.1.129-win32-x64
OS: Windows
What happens: Extension fails to activate entirely. Claude Code panel is blank. All Claude Code commands return "not found."
What you tried: Reload window, disable/re-enable, uninstall/reinstall — none fixed it.
Steps to Reproduce
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Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
Name: Claude Code for VS Code Id: Anthropic.claude-code Description: Claude Code for VS Code: Harness the power of Claude Code without leaving your IDE Version: 2.1.129 Publisher: Anthropic VS Marketplace Link: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=anthropic.claude-code
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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