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claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Expose /buddy companion in the VSCode native extension [1 participants]

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The /buddy companion is available in the Claude Code CLI but not in the VSCode native extension. The extension has its own companion (Quorum), but there's no way to opt into /buddy instead.

Root Cause

The /buddy companion is available in the Claude Code CLI but not in the VSCode native extension. The extension has its own companion (Quorum), but there's no way to opt into /buddy instead.

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Summary

The /buddy companion is available in the Claude Code CLI but not in the VSCode native extension. The extension has its own companion (Quorum), but there's no way to opt into /buddy instead.

Motivation

I use the VSCode native extension as my primary Claude Code surface and would like access to /buddy without dropping down to the integrated terminal to run the CLI. Running two surfaces in parallel just to get one feature isn't ideal, and it splits conversation history across environments.

Request

Either:

  1. Ship /buddy in the VSCode native extension alongside (or as an alternative to) Quorum, or
  2. Add a setting that lets users choose which companion the extension surfaces.

Environment

  • Claude Code: VSCode native extension
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Model: Claude Opus 4.6

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TL;DR

The VSCode native extension needs to be updated to include the /buddy companion or provide a setting to choose between companions.

Guidance

  • The issue is likely due to a missing feature in the VSCode native extension, which only includes the Quorum companion.
  • To verify the current companions available in the extension, check the extension's settings or documentation.
  • A potential workaround could be to use the Claude Code CLI in conjunction with the VSCode native extension, although this is not ideal as it splits conversation history.
  • The extension developers could consider adding a setting to allow users to choose between Quorum and /buddy companions.

Notes

The solution to this issue depends on the extension developers adding the requested feature or setting, which may require updates to the extension's codebase.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Using the Claude Code CLI in conjunction with the VSCode native extension is not ideal, but it allows access to the /buddy companion until the extension is updated.

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