Feature: Improve background process visibility like CLI version

Resolved 💬 6 comments Opened Oct 5, 2025 by garrettmoss Closed Jan 30, 2026

The CLI version of Claude Code made it easy to see running background processes at a glance. The VS Code extension has reduced visibility into background bash processes.

Current behavior:

  • Background processes run but aren't prominently displayed
  • Users only see them via system reminders or by manually checking BashOutput
  • No easy way to list all running background processes

CLI behavior (better):

  • Running background processes were clearly visible
  • Easy to monitor status and output

Impact:
Users can forget about running background processes (dev servers, builds, etc.) because they're not visually prominent

Expected behavior:
Show running background processes more prominently, similar to CLI version. Could be:

  • Status bar indicator
  • Dedicated panel/view
  • Clear list command like /bashes mentioned in tools

Environment:
VS Code extension (current version)

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