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anthropics/claude-code#48102•Fetched 2026-04-15 06:33:09
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To be fair, codex vsode extension suffers from the same issue. I just don't bother reporting to codex because i don't use codex as of now. But yes you two codex and claude, keep releasing multiple versions on the same day. why?

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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?

Claude code vscode extension is being updated too many times , multiple times a day. More than claude code itself. Why? Do you do a release on Vscode extension store everytime someone do a git push? or a merge request? Don't you have a planned release process? This is unacceptable, just too much.

Is the extension so buggy that a release can't wait?

To be fair, codex vsode extension suffers from the same issue. I just don't bother reporting to codex because i don't use codex as of now. But yes you two codex and claude, keep releasing multiple versions on the same day. why?

What Should Happen?

Create a plan for releases, like any company, do schedule release, or at least, ok release once a week or something, not multiple times a day.

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Steps to Reproduce

Open Vscode There's a vscode claude extension, do the update come back after few hours, there's another update...

Claude Model

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Is this a regression?

I don't know

Last Working Version

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Claude Code Version

2.1.107

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Operating System

Windows

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TL;DR

The frequent updates of the Claude Code VSCode extension may be due to an automated release process triggered by Git pushes or merge requests, and a planned release schedule could help mitigate this issue.

Guidance

  • Review the extension's release process to determine if it is indeed tied to Git events, and consider implementing a scheduled release plan to reduce the frequency of updates.
  • Investigate if the extension's update mechanism can be modified to only push updates when significant changes are made, rather than for every minor commit.
  • Consider adding a changelog or release notes to the extension's updates to provide users with information on what changes are being made and why updates are necessary.
  • Look into implementing a beta or testing channel for the extension to allow users to opt-in to more frequent updates, while providing a stable channel for those who prefer less frequent updates.

Notes

The issue lacks specific technical details about the release process, so these suggestions are based on general best practices for software releases.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by implementing a scheduled release plan, as this would allow for more control over the frequency of updates and provide a better user experience.

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