It sounds like the Claude Code extension isn't picking up the Python environment config from your AGENTS.md file, even though Cursor's native chat agents do. Here's how to fix this:

Step 1: Access Claude Code Extension Settings #

First, open the extension's dedicated settings panel:

• Click the Extensions icon (puzzle piece) on the left sidebar of Cursor.
• Locate the Claude Code extension in the list, then click the gear icon next to it to open its settings.
• Alternatively, press Ctrl+, (Windows) to open Cursor's global settings, then search for "Claude Code" to filter its specific options.

Step 2: Manually Set the Python Interpreter Path #

Look for settings related to "Python Interpreter" or "Python Executable" (the exact label might vary by extension version):

• Paste your Conda environment's Python path directly into the field:

  C:\Usefuls\anaconda3\envs\test\python.exe
  

• For pip commands, find the "Pip Command" or similar setting and configure it to use the environment's Python:

  C:\Usefuls\anaconda3\envs\test\python.exe -m pip
  

Step 3: Verify the Configuration #

To make sure it's working, ask Claude Code to run a quick test command:

Run this Python code and show me the executable path:

import sys
print(sys.executable)

If the output matches your test environment's Python path, the setup is successful.

Bonus Troubleshooting Tips #

• Check AGENTS.md Format: Some extensions expect specific formatting in AGENTS.md (e.g., using python_interpreter: as a key instead of free text). Double-check if the extension has documented requirements for this file.
• Update the Extension: Outdated versions of Claude Code might not support reading AGENTS.md at all. Go to the Extensions panel, check for updates, and install the latest version if available.
• Restart Cursor: Sometimes changes to extension settings require a restart to take effect. Close and reopen Cursor after adjusting the settings.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Franck Dernoncourt