claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [FEATURE] VS Code extension — System notification on task completion [1 comments, 2 participants]

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  • I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
  • This is a single feature request (not multiple features)

Problem Statement

When using the VS Code extension, sometimes the tasks take a bit longer and you go do something else.

It would be nice to get a system notification when the task is completed.

Proposed Solution

Show a system notification on claude code task completion

Alternative Solutions

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Priority

Medium - Would be very helpful

Feature Category

Other

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TL;DR

Implementing a system notification feature when a Claude code task is completed in the VS Code extension is likely the most straightforward fix.

Guidance

  • Investigate the VS Code extension's API to determine if it provides a callback or event when a task is completed, which could be used to trigger a system notification.
  • Research system notification libraries or APIs compatible with the extension's technology stack to find a suitable implementation.
  • Consider the user experience and potential noise level of frequent notifications, possibly allowing users to configure notification preferences.
  • Evaluate the priority and feasibility of this feature against other development tasks and resources.

Notes

The implementation details and technical feasibility of integrating system notifications with the VS Code extension are unclear without further information about the extension's architecture and technology stack.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Since the issue is a feature request rather than a bug fix, and given the medium priority, implementing the proposed solution seems reasonable, provided it aligns with the project's goals and resource allocation.

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