[BUG] VS Code Extension - No Custom Spinner Verbs
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened May 22, 2026 by ceri-waterscreative Closed May 26, 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?
Using the VS Code Extension, it does not take 'spinnerVerbs' or 'spinnerTipsOverride' settings into consideration
What Should Happen?
Claude suddenly starts showing Skyrim/Oblivion quotes
Error Messages/Logs
N/A
Steps to Reproduce
Create a claude setting file either in the local project or global, add some spinnerVerbs, open up VS Code and Extension and trigger a command - the default spinnerVerbs still show.
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.145
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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