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[BUG] vscode ext claude code: this issue where Claude code is auto-scrolling down to the very bottom when trying to read through code changes or a long doc? #11497

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@talktoabud-sys

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  • I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
  • This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
  • I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

this issue where Claude code is auto-scrolling down to the very bottom when trying to read through code changes or a long doc? Happens when it's thinking.

What Should Happen?

Should allow me to scroll up when it's thinking.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

Simply post and when it's thinking try to scroll up and it will keep forcing me down.

Claude Model

Sonnet (default)

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

2.0.36

Claude Code Version

Claude 2.0.37

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

Other

Additional Information

Vscode extension for claude code.

Activity

  1. github-actions commented on Nov 12, 2025

    @github-actions

    Found 3 possible duplicate issues:

    1. [Feature Request] Auto-scroll should pause when user scrolls up in chat #11092
    2. [Bug] Terminal UI Freezes During AI Processing, Preventing Scroll and Causing Text Overlap #8312
    3. [BUG] Hard hang after pressing Tab while Claude is thinking #10860

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  2. Patizy-tel commented on Nov 12, 2025

    @Patizy-tel

    im also facning similar challenges and its annoying big time

  3. talktoabud-sys commented on Nov 13, 2025

    @talktoabud-sys
    Author

    Yes it came up on recent version. I agree it makes it so I can't monitor it as it run. Part of the issue is that the chat messages have this wierd margin or padding on the bottom between the chat text and chat input field.

  4. blois commented on Dec 5, 2025

    @blois
    Collaborator

    This should have been improved on more recent versions.

  5. github-actions commented on Dec 13, 2025

    @github-actions

    This issue has been automatically locked since it was closed and has not had any activity for 7 days. If you're experiencing a similar issue, please file a new issue and reference this one if it's relevant.

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