claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [VS Code] Status line overlaps terminal tab bar [1 participants]

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The Claude Code status line (showing the current task name) overlaps the VS Code terminal tab bar, making it hard to read both.

Root Cause

The Claude Code status line (showing the current task name) overlaps the VS Code terminal tab bar, making it hard to read both.

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Description

The Claude Code status line (showing the current task name) overlaps the VS Code terminal tab bar, making it hard to read both.

Steps to reproduce

  1. Open VS Code with Claude Code extension
  2. Open the integrated terminal
  3. Start a Claude Code session with a task running
  4. Observe the status line text overlapping the terminal tab bar label ("ターミナル")

Environment

  • Claude Code version: 2.1.121
  • Platform: macOS (Darwin 25.4.0)
  • Editor: VS Code

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TL;DR

Adjusting the VS Code layout or the Claude Code status line settings may resolve the overlap issue.

Guidance

  • Check the VS Code settings for any customizable layout options that could help avoid the overlap, such as adjusting the terminal tab bar position or size.
  • Investigate the Claude Code extension settings for any options to modify the status line's appearance, position, or behavior.
  • Consider reporting the issue to the Claude Code extension developers if no built-in solutions are found, as it might be a bug or an oversight in the extension's design.
  • Experiment with different VS Code themes or layouts to see if the issue persists, which could help identify if it's theme-specific or related to the extension itself.

Notes

The solution might depend on the specific VS Code and Claude Code versions, as well as the macOS version, so ensuring all components are up-to-date could be beneficial.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Adjust the VS Code layout or Claude Code settings to mitigate the overlap, as this seems to be a presentation issue rather than a critical functionality bug.

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