Claude Code v2.1.52 Release Notes

Claude Code v2.1.52 fixes a critical Windows extension crash that was preventing VS Code users from accessing the openLast command.

February 24, 2026 • 10 min read • By ClaudeWorld

The Claude Code team has released v2.1.52, a focused bug fix update that addresses a critical issue affecting Windows users of the VS Code extension.

What’s New

This release contains an important stability fix for VS Code users on Windows:

  • Fixed VS Code Extension Crash on Windows: Resolved the “command ‘claude-vscode.editor.openLast’ not found” error that was causing the extension to crash on Windows systems. This fix ensures that Windows users can now properly access the openLast functionality without experiencing crashes.

This targeted fix improves the overall reliability of Claude Code for Windows developers and ensures consistent functionality across all supported platforms.

How to Update

To update to Claude Code v2.1.52:

  1. VS Code Extension: The extension should auto-update, or you can manually update through the Extensions panel in VS Code
  2. Manual Installation: Download the latest version from the GitHub releases page
  3. Package Managers: Update through your preferred package manager if applicable

Windows users who were experiencing the openLast command crash should see immediate improvement after updating.