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[BUG] [VS Code Extension] Input field intercepts Ctrl+J, preventing macOS IME input source toggle (Regression in v2.1.195)

Open 💬 0 comments Opened Jun 27, 2026 by AquiTCD

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  • [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 recent update of the VS Code Extension (v2.1.195), the chat input field inside the Webview intercepts the Ctrl+J key event.

On macOS, Ctrl+J is a shortcut used by some users (specifically those using SKK-based IMEs like AquaSKK or macSKK) to toggle between English and Japanese input modes. Because the webview intercepts Ctrl+J (presumably due to Monaco Editor integration or updated key event handlers inside the VS Code Webview chat input field) and stops the key event propagation, the OS-level IME system cannot receive the event, making it impossible to switch input modes while focusing on the chat input field.

Note: This issue only occurs in the VS Code Extension version 2.1.195 (it worked perfectly fine in v2.1.193 and earlier). This is distinct from the CLI version's behavior.

Steps to Reproduce:
  1. Install Claude Code VS Code Extension v2.1.195.
  2. Focus the chat input field in the sidebar or editor panel.
  3. Press Ctrl+J (while IME is in English/alphanumeric mode).
  4. The webview intercepts the event (inserts a newline/joining lines) instead of letting the macOS IME handle it.

What Should Happen?

There should be a configuration option to disable this keyboard shortcut intercept, or the extension should avoid calling preventDefault() or stopPropagation() on Ctrl+J (especially inside the webview's input field), allowing the key event to propagate to the macOS IME.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Install Claude Code VS Code Extension v2.1.195.
  2. Focus the chat input field in the sidebar or editor panel.
  3. Press Ctrl+J (while IME is in English/alphanumeric mode).
  4. The webview intercepts the event (inserts a newline/joining lines) instead of letting the macOS IME handle it.

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

2.1.193

Claude Code Version

2.1.195 (VS Code Extension)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Other

Additional Information

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