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Claude Code Issues / #8557

[BUG] VS Code extension - "Error: Claude Code process exited with code 1" since update

Resolved 💬 16 comments Opened Oct 1, 2025 by cuete Closed Oct 6, 2025

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?

After the latest VS Code Extension update (Identifier anthropic.claude-code, Version 2.0.2, Last Updated 2025-09-30) I get this error on startup (Output console). It used to work perfectly with the terminal UI before the update.
[error] Error from Claude (on channel {xxxx}): Error: Claude Code process exited with code 1
It asks to authenticate via Anthropic Console (API Key), which apparently succeeds, but it crashes with the message above.

I have tried uninstalling and removing all Claude config files with the same result.

What Should Happen?

Claude should start and authenticate without presenting the issue described.

Error Messages/Logs

2025-09-30 17:31:35.076 [info] Launching Claude on channel: aaaaaaaaa
...
2025-09-30 17:31:44.493 [info] Closing Claude on channel: aaaaaaaaa
2025-09-30 17:31:44.493 [error] Error from Claude (on channel aaaaaaaaa): Error: Claude Code process exited with code 1

Steps to Reproduce

Using: VS Code 1.104.2
Install the latest version of the extension: (Identifier anthropic.claude-code, Version 2.0.2, Last Updated 2025-09-30)
Start Claude Console.

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

1.0.126

Claude Code Version

2.0.2

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

VS Code integrated terminal

Additional Information

_No response_

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16 Comments

github-actions[bot] · 9 months ago

Found 3 possible duplicate issues:

  1. https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/8366
  2. https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/4619
  3. https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/8519

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dannypaz · 9 months ago

I just ran into this issue today with logging in. +1 for the issue.

Workaround: Open a terminal, use claude and login with regular methods. Relaunch the vscode extension and you'll be successfully logged in

LunaxCode · 9 months ago

Workaround for me, just downgraded node from 24 to 22 vrsion and done!

RoseOfficial · 9 months ago

I'm still looking for a fix, already on node v22.17.1

cuete · 9 months ago

I'm running Node v22.18.0.

cuete · 9 months ago

This appears to have been fixed with Claude Code v.2.0.8 update.

abbtg · 9 months ago

sam issue here

Cdetviler · 9 months ago
I just ran into this issue today with logging in. +1 for the issue.
Workaround: Open a terminal, use claude and login with regular methods. Relaunch the vscode extension and you'll be successfully logged in

The solution for me was to open Claude in a terminal separate from VSCode, and accept the new terms of service in that context. Once I accepted the terms and opened Claude in vsCode, it started working in vsCode once again. YMMV.

EDIT: Just noticed that someone else posted my solution before I did. Added a quote.

nhuesmann · 9 months ago
The solution for me was to open Claude in a terminal separate from VSCode, and accept the new terms of service in that context. Once I accepted the terms and opened Claude in vsCode, it started working in vsCode once again. YMMV.

This worked for me, thank you!

MaUlBit · 9 months ago
The solution for me was to open Claude in a terminal separate from VSCode, and accept the new terms of service in that context. Once I accepted the terms and opened Claude in vsCode, it started working in vsCode once again. YMMV.

This worked for me! Thanks!

mage1028 · 9 months ago
The solution for me was to open Claude in a terminal separate from VSCode, and accept the new terms of service in that context. Once I accepted the terms and opened Claude in vsCode, it started working in vsCode once again. YMMV.

worked for me.. wtf this bug

lamadome · 9 months ago
I just ran into this issue today with logging in. +1 for the issue. Workaround: Open a terminal, use claude and login with regular methods. Relaunch the vscode extension and you'll be successfully logged in

This did the trick for me. Thanks!

yassine-himite · 9 months ago

What worked for me was this:
I logged in to claude.ai and got a pop-up saying “Accept new terms and conditions.”
After clicking Accept, I went back to VS Code, opened Claude, typed /login, and pressed Enter.
Then I reauthorized my login — and that fixed it!

omarriestra · 9 months ago
I just ran into this issue today with logging in. +1 for the issue. Workaround: Open a terminal, use claude and login with regular methods. Relaunch the vscode extension and you'll be successfully logged in

Also worked for me, even in Windows (using PowerShell)

coreConvention · 9 months ago

The fix dannypaz suggested worked for me. When I opened in the terminal I was presented with a prompt to opt into "help improve claude," that didn't appear in the new window. Seems that might have something to do with it?

github-actions[bot] · 9 months ago

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