[FEATURE] Plan mode — AskUserQuestion modal covers the agent's analysis and can't be minimized

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Problem Statement

Title: Plan mode — AskUserQuestion modal covers the agent's analysis and can't be minimized

Environment: Claude Code VS Code extension (likely applies to other surfaces too), Plan mode.

Problem: When the agent writes a block of analysis/reasoning and then asks a question via the AskUserQuestion tool, the question modal opens on top of that analysis and covers it. To re-read the reasoning before answering, I have to close the modal — but closing it cancels the pending question. So I'm forced to choose between reading the context and answering.

Impact: In design/planning conversations the agent typically lays out options right before asking which one to pick. The modal hides exactly the content needed to decide, with no way to peek without losing the prompt.

Proposed Solution

Requested fix (any one):

Allow minimizing/collapsing the modal without cancelling the question.
Render it as a non-blocking side panel so the analysis stays visible while answering.
Persist the pending question if the modal is dismissed, so it can be reopened.

Current workaround: Ask the agent to present options as plain text instead of using the modal.

Alternative Solutions

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Priority

Medium - Would be very helpful

Feature Category

Other

Use Case Example

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Additional Context

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