[BUG] Claude Code setting Use Terminal does not open Claude in my integrated terminal
Resolved 💬 10 comments Opened Oct 17, 2025 by piavgh Closed Oct 20, 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?
In the latest version v2.0.21, the Use Terminal setting does not work correctly compared to the previous version (2.0.17 works correctly).
It should open Claude Code inside my VSCode integrated terminal instead of opening it in a new tab (Locked group)
What Should Happen?
It should open Claude Code inside my VSCode integrated terminal instead of opening it in a new tab (Locked group)
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Open VSCode
- Click the Claude button on the top right
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
2.0.17
Claude Code Version
2.0.21
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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