[BUG] Session history button in Claude Code VSCode extension wipes current active chat

Status Closed — not planned
Reported on v2.1.195
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 2 comments · opened Jun 29, 2026 · closed Aug 16, 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?

When in an active chat in the vscode extension of claude code, clicking the Session History button in the top right instantly wipes the entire chat history, and /resume doesn't bring it back.

What Should Happen?

Claude should not delete chat history when trying to view session history

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open claude code vscode extension
  2. Type any message
  3. Click "Session History"

Claude Model

Not sure / Multiple models

Is this a regression?

I don't know

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.195

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

VS Code integrated terminal

Additional Information

_No response_

View original on GitHub ↗

This issue has 2 comments on GitHub. Read the full discussion on GitHub ↗