Add support for Visual Studio 2026 Integration

### Preflight Checklist - [x] I have searched [existing requests](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20label%3Aenhancement) and this feature hasn't been requested yet - [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features) ### Problem Statement I rely on **Visual Studio 2026** for C++ and Win32 system-level development (e.g., global hooks, drivers) because its debugger and toolchain are superior to VS Code/JetBrains for this specific stack. Currently, `claude-code` only offers native plugins for VS Code and JetBrains. To use Claude Code with Visual Studio 2026, I am forced to run it in a detached terminal window. This creates significant friction: 1. **No Integrated Diff:** I have to review complex code changes in the terminal text stream instead of Visual Studio's native Diff/Merge GUI. 2. **No Context Awareness:** Claude cannot automatically see my open files, selected code, or compiler diagnostics (error list). I have to manually copy-paste errors or file contents. 3. **Context Switching:** Constant Alt-Tab between the IDE and the terminal breaks flow. ### Proposed Solution Create a native VSIX extension for Visual Studio 2026 that provides feature parity with the existing VS Code extension: 1. **Integrated Chat Panel:** A dockable tool window within VS 2026. 2. **Native Diff Viewing:** When Claude proposes changes, show them using Visual Studio's native Diff window for review/accept/reject. 3. **Context Synchronization:** Automat

Posted by ovftank on Jan 1, 2026, 2:42 AM

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