claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Duplicate-looking Claude Code items in the VS-Code extension in Cursor [2 comments, 2 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#47031Fetched 2026-04-13 05:43:18
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I assume this is because I installed it in Cursor, I know... but still some of us use both / compare before deciding to switch (to Claude Code in my case...)

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  • I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
  • This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
  • I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

When installing (and removing then reinstalling) the official Claude Code VS Code extension in Cursor. I get two identically looking entries in my menu. One is the expected Claude Code side bar, and the other seems to be an overview of sessions.

<img width="446" height="155" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/45f97f2e-8542-4aa0-85b9-8d13a3f33dda" />

First Claude Code takes you to:

<img width="484" height="172" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e8474d00-9224-453f-a7c3-8806c68641c3" />

Second takes you to:

<img width="496" height="583" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/abc966f8-4e73-4c50-ae90-f46063c910a4" />

What Should Happen?

The menu item names should be distinct as well as the icons. So you can tell which is which. (Or do the same trick you did in VS Code... it works well there...)

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Steps to Reproduce

  1. Install Claude Code in Cursor

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

I don't know

Last Working Version

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Claude Code Version

latest vs code extension version

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

VS Code integrated terminal

Additional Information

I assume this is because I installed it in Cursor, I know... but still some of us use both / compare before deciding to switch (to Claude Code in my case...)

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TL;DR

The issue can be addressed by modifying the VS Code extension to use distinct menu item names and icons for the Claude Code sidebar and session overview.

Guidance

  • Verify that the issue is specific to the Cursor installation by checking if the same problem occurs in a standard VS Code setup.
  • Check the extension's configuration files for any duplicate or conflicting menu item registrations.
  • Review the extension's code to ensure that the menu items are being created with unique names and icons.
  • Consider reaching out to the extension developers for further assistance, as the issue may be specific to the extension's implementation.

Example

No code snippet is provided, as the issue is related to the extension's configuration and implementation.

Notes

The issue may be specific to the Cursor installation, and further investigation is needed to determine the root cause. The extension developers may need to modify the code to use distinct menu item names and icons.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Modify the extension's configuration files or code to use distinct menu item names and icons, if possible, or reach out to the extension developers for assistance.

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claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Duplicate-looking Claude Code items in the VS-Code extension in Cursor [2 comments, 2 participants]