Hey, thanks for the report. This is a known issue with Chat in a separate window. Separate window mode for Chat isn’t fully supported yet.
Try this workaround: after you open Chat in a new window, reload that window with Ctrl+Shift+P and run Developer: Reload Window. This should fix the focus and keyboard issues.
If you’re using two monitors, there’s a better option: the new Agent panel, open it with Cmd+E or the Agents button in the top left. It’s more stable than separate window mode.
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- The input caret stuck at the start of the field and does not advance with chat in editor mode
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Let me know if the reload or the Agent panel helps.