[BUG] Permission request dialog hides chat
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?
In the VSCode extension:
When claude asks permission to run a tool, such as a bash command, the permission request shrinks the view on the sidebar of the current chat. If the bash command is very long, as it can be at times, it will effectively shrink the view such that the user can't read the chat history at all, meaning they can't get context on whether they should allow the call or not.
What Should Happen?
A better UI would you scroll up past the permission request to see the chat history unimpeded - but I put this as a bug instead of a feature because it seems like the user is intended to be able to see this chat history.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
In the vscode extension, ask claude to do something that will involve a large bash command. If necessary, shrink the vscode window such that the permission request takes most of the vertical space of the chat window
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.178 (claude vscode extension)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Other
Additional Information
_No response_