[BUG] VS code extension doesn't allow use API key without signing in

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What's Wrong?

Where was an issue #441 about using API code without login.
It has comments how to skip login screen for console claude code. However, VS code extension still shows login screen.

What Should Happen?

VS code extension should accept API key without login or read API configuration similar to CLI claude code

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

Open VS code extension
Try to use API key without login

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

2.0.27 (Claude Code)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

VS Code integrated terminal

Additional Information

No response

[github-actions]

Found 3 possible duplicate issues:

1. [FEATURE] Login to VSCode sidebar using API Key #8386
2. [BUG] New VS Code Extension does not recognize ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL and shows login screen #8522
3. [FEATURE] VS Code Extension: Support for Custom API Endpoints and Authentication (settings.json parity) #8727

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