claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Feature request: Sound notification for permission prompts in VSCode panel [1 participants]

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Root Cause

When working across multiple windows or stepping away briefly, it's easy to miss that Claude Code is waiting for approval. VSCode's built-in accessibility.signals.notification* settings do not apply because Claude Code renders prompts inside the panel rather than using VSCode's notification API.

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Feature Request

When using Claude Code in the VSCode panel, permission prompts (tool approvals, questions, etc.) appear silently inline. There is no audio notification to alert the user that Claude is waiting for input.

Problem

When working across multiple windows or stepping away briefly, it's easy to miss that Claude Code is waiting for approval. VSCode's built-in accessibility.signals.notification* settings do not apply because Claude Code renders prompts inside the panel rather than using VSCode's notification API.

Proposed Solution

Add a sound/audio alert when Claude Code requires user interaction (permission prompts, questions). This could be:

  1. A built-in setting in the Claude Code extension (e.g., claudeCode.notificationSound: true)
  2. Integration with VSCode's accessibility signals so existing settings work
  3. Using VSCode's standard notification API alongside the inline panel prompt

Environment

  • VSCode on Windows 11
  • Claude Code extension v2.1.109
  • Panel mode

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TL;DR

Implementing an audio alert when Claude Code requires user interaction is likely to resolve the issue of missing permission prompts.

Guidance

  • Consider adding a setting to the Claude Code extension to enable audio notifications, such as claudeCode.notificationSound: true, to provide a built-in solution.
  • Explore integrating with VSCode's accessibility signals to leverage existing settings and provide a more seamless experience.
  • Using VSCode's standard notification API alongside the inline panel prompt could also be a viable solution to ensure audio alerts are triggered.
  • Verify that any implemented solution works across different environments and VSCode versions to ensure consistency.

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No code snippet is provided as the issue focuses on feature request and proposed solutions rather than specific code implementation.

Notes

The solution may require updates to the Claude Code extension and potentially coordination with the VSCode development team for integration with accessibility signals or the notification API.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by implementing an audio alert setting within the Claude Code extension, as this seems to be the most straightforward approach to address the issue directly within the extension's capabilities.

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