[BUG] VS Code Editor Pane overlaps/clips Claude Settings Dropdown in Secondary Sidebar
Resolved 💬 1 comment Opened May 6, 2026 by jfarthing84 Closed Jun 3, 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?
When the Claude Code panel is located in the Secondary Sidebar (right side), the settings popover menu is being rendered behind the main Editor Group. Instead of the menu floating over the code editor, the editor pane physically occludes/slices through the menu.
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What Should Happen?
The settings popover menu should be rendered on a layer above all other workbench components, including the Editor Group.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Environment: Open VS Code on a high-resolution display (e.g., Apple Studio Display at default 5K scaling).
- Layout Setup: Ensure the Secondary Sidebar is enabled on the right-hand side of the workbench.
- Extension Placement: Drag the Claude Code view into the Secondary Sidebar (right side).
- Editor State: Open any file (or leave the editor empty) so the middle Editor Group is visible.
- Trigger Bug: Click the "hand" icon (or the mode indicator) at the bottom right of the Claude Code panel to open the settings/mode popover menu.
- Observe: The menu will attempt to expand to the left. Instead of floating over the code editor, the Editor Pane physically occludes/clips the menu, slicing it off at the sidebar border.
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.131
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
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