[BUG] Claude Code extension fails to activate on Windows — hardcoded Linux path in build
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?
Extension fails to activate with error: "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 extension was built on Linux CI (GitHub Actions) and has a hardcoded Linux path /home/runner/work/... baked into the Windows binary. This path doesn't exist on Windows machines, causing activation to fail completely.
What Should Happen?
Extension should activate successfully on Windows and display the Claude Code sidebar icon. Users should be able to sign in and use Claude Code within VS Code.
Error Messages/Logs
[Extension Host] 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'.
Steps to Reproduce
Steps to Reproduce:
- Install the Claude Code VS Code extension (Anthropic.claude-code) on
Windows 10
- Open VS Code with any project folder
- Open Developer Tools (Help → Toggle
Developer Tools → Console tab)
- Attempt to run any Claude Code command ▎ (e.g. open the sidebar, or run
claude-vscode.open.window via Command
Palette)
- Observe the error in the console
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.136 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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