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
/bashesmentioned in tools
Environment:
VS Code extension (current version)
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