[BUG] Scroll not working properly in VS Code terminal on status/config screens when window height is below certain threshold

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What's Wrong?

When viewing status or config screens (e.g., /status, /config) in VS Code's integrated terminal, scrolling behavior is broken depending on terminal height.

Actual behavior:

• When terminal height is large enough: scrolling works
• When terminal height is below a certain threshold: scrolling doesn't work and the screen "jitters/flickers" repeatedly

What Should Happen?

Normal scrolling should work

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

1. Open Claude Code in VS Code integrated terminal
2. Enter a status/config screen (e.g., /status or /config)
3. Try to scroll with mouse wheel

Claude Model

Not sure / Multiple models

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

2.0.76

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

VS Code integrated terminal

Additional Information

Likely related to alternate screen buffer handling and re-rendering loop when there's no scrollable area in status/config views.

[github-actions]

Found 3 possible duplicate issues:

1. [BUG] Excessive flickering and scrolling.  #10619
2. [BUG] Excessive scrolling in long terminal conversations #16040
3. [BUG] TUI cut, unable to view full message #13283

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