[FEATURE]

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Problem Statement

Problem

Every time Claude Code edits a file via the VSCode extension, the file is automatically opened in a new editor tab. The user then has to manually close each tab (Ctrl+W) after approving the edit. For sessions with many edits, this creates tab clutter and an extra manual step.

Proposed Solution

Request

Add a setting (e.g., claude.autoOpenEditedFiles: true/false) that allows users to disable the automatic opening of files in the editor when Claude edits them.

Current behavior

1. Claude edits file
2. User approves
3. File automatically opens in VSCode editor tab
4. User manually closes tab

Desired behavior (with setting off)

1. Claude edits file
2. User approves
3. File stays closed — no new tab opened

Alternative Solutions

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Priority

Medium - Would be very helpful

Feature Category

File operations

Use Case Example

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Additional Context

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