[BUG] Session history button in Claude Code VSCode extension wipes current active chat
Open 💬 0 comments Opened Jun 29, 2026 by ChrNissen
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
- Open claude code vscode extension
- Type any message
- 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_