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Claude Code extension lacks clear progress indicator for background tasks

A user on Reddit has reported an issue with the Claude Code VS Code extension where it's difficult to determine if the AI is still working on a task or has completed it. The extension sometimes displays vague messages like "discombobulating" and returns the prompt, leading the user to believe the task is finished when it is still processing, such as during a C++ build. The user suggests adding a clearer indicator to show when the extension is actively running background commands. AI

IMPACT This feedback highlights a usability issue in an AI-powered coding tool, suggesting improvements for user experience in AI development environments.

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Claude Code extension lacks clear progress indicator for background tasks

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  1. r/Anthropic TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Valuable_Elevator948 ·

    When claude code is doing a build in the background, it is often impossible to tell if it is still working or if it has finished.

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I am working on C++ projects, mainly on MacOS, and I run into the issue frequently that claude code (the vscode extension) stops with its silly &quot;discombobulating&quot; messages, hands back the prompt, as if it finished with the last task. Bu…