[BUG] all new sessions created with remote session enabled despite never making this setting

Status Open
Reported on v2.1.216
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Activity 0 comments · opened Sep 2, 2026

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?

Using claude code through VS code.

macOS 15.6.1

Steps to reproduce:

  1. Open VS Code with the Claude Code extension installed
  2. Start a new session
  3. Observe that the session is created with remote session enabled despite never setting this

What Should Happen?

Not turning on remote sessions without user permit, not turning on remote sessions for existing sessions without user permit, not turning on remote sessions in new sessions without user permit.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open VS Code with the Claude Code extension installed
  2. Start a new session
  3. Observe that the session is created with remote session enabled despite never setting this

Claude Model

_No response_

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.216

Platform

Other

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

VS Code integrated terminal

Additional Information

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