[BUG] Cannot disable vscode extension when using vscode terminal, reinstalls.

[dopper]

Environment

• Platform (select one):
  • [x] Anthropic API
  • [ ] AWS Bedrock
  • [ ] Google Vertex AI
  • [ ] Other:
• Claude CLI version: N/A
• Operating System: macOS latest
• Terminal: vscode terminal

Bug Description

When running Claude Code in one or more terminals across multiple editors, the vscode extension is a hinderance. Is there a way to permanently disable this? It reinstalls itself and updates every session.

Steps to Reproduce

Start Claude Code in vscode terminal, extension installed/enabled, can't keep uninstalled/disabled.

Expected Behavior

If I uninstall extension is does not automatically choose install for me.

Actual Behavior

Extension reinstall upon new claude sessions.

Additional Context

[igorkofman]

We'll add a setting for this but in the meantime you can use /config to make it so that the diff view doesn't use the extension if you'd like.

[eyalk5]

How can I uninstall this on windows?!? (after installing from install script). I tried to delete it from everywhere and it still tries to open vscode.

[abhishekslab]

Hi is there any way to achieve this ? - I want to disable this option - how do I do it

[nskalis]

/status ▸ Config ▸ Auto-connect to IDE: false

[alberduris]

/status ▸ Config ▸ Auto-connect to IDE: false

That only disconnects the current session. even if you uninstall the extension, it'll automatically re-install on the next session.