[BUG] Extension fails to activate on Windows in v2.1.136
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What's Wrong?
Bug: Extension fails to activate on Windows in v2.1.136
Claude Code Version: 2.1.136
OS: Windows
VS Code Version: (add yours here)
Description:
After updating to v2.1.136, the extension fails to activate on Windows. The sidebar icon disappears and commands like claude-vscode.editor.openLast stop working.
Error in Developer Tools console:
Activating extension 'Anthropic.claude-code' failed: 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'
The path file:///home/runner/work/... appears to be a Linux path hardcoded in the build, which causes the extension to fail on Windows.
Steps to reproduce:
- Install or update to v2.1.136 on Windows
- Open VS Code
- Extension fails to activate
Expected behavior: Extension activates normally.
Workaround: Rolling back to v2.1.133 restores functionality.
What Should Happen?
Extension activates normally and sidebar icon is visible in the Activity Bar.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Install or update to v2.1.136 on Windows
- Open VS Code
- Extension fails to activate
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.136
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
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