[BUG] [BUG] Chat input box overlaps/covers response content with no resize or minimize option
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 VS Code extension chat panel, the input text box at the bottom overlaps the response area above it, making it impossible to read the end of Claude's messages. There appears to be no way to resize, collapse, or minimize the input box to reclaim space, and no drag handle that responds to resize attempts.
What Should Happen?
The input box should stay a fixed, reasonable height (or be resizable/collapsible by the user) so it never overlaps or hides the chat/response content above it. Long responses should remain fully readable without the input box covering their end.
Error Messages/Logs
N/A - this is a UI/layout issue, not a crash or console error.Steps to Reproduce
- Open the Claude Code extension panel in VS Code.
- Start a conversation and let Claude produce a long response (or open a chat with substantial scrollback).
- Observe the input box at the bottom of the panel.
- Note that the input box overlaps the content above it, hiding part of the response, with no visible way to resize or minimize it.
Claude Model
Sonnet (default)
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.228
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
Other
Additional Information
This happens specifically in the VS Code native extension chat panel (not a standalone terminal). A screenshot is attached showing the input box covering the response text above it.
<img width="1555" height="978" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/fa3d47e0-d472-490f-8e63-e8c60b113041" />