[BUG] VS Code Claude Code extension fails to respond to a prompt, with no response to attempts to cancel
Status Fixed / completed
Reported on v2.1.132
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 3 comments · opened May 7, 2026 · closed May 7, 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 extension windows frequently become unresponsive or seems to stall (fail to respond, while showing the usual 'Churning...' etc) when answering a prompt. I am unable to cancel the query by clicking esc, ctrl-c, clicking the 'stop' button, etc. The only way is to close the tab window altogether - but i don't want to lose the previous thread?
What Should Happen?
tab/Window should respond to a cancellation and return to the thread.
Error Messages/Logs
None - window is completely unresponsive.Steps to Reproduce
Enter a prompt. Perhaps related to picking up a previous thread after a long period of time/next day.
Claude Model
Sonnet (default)
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.132 (Claude Code)
Platform
Other
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
Other
Additional Information
This is the VS Code Claude Code extension, not the VS Code integrated terminal (which seems to work fine)
3 Comments
Found 3 possible duplicate issues:
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All 3 of these are similar symptoms. Closing this issue.
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