The latest version of the Agentforce Vibes extension (v4.39.0) in VS Code keeps disappearing. To launch it, I had to disable/enable and reload the VS Code extensions; then it takes its own time to display the start page.
How can I ensure the Agentforce Vibes extension remains visible at all times?
Also, the chat keeps showing a 'loading models in progress' icon in the chat window, and even after waiting 30 minutes, nothing happens—so basically I can't use Agentforce in VS Code, as it works at random intervals and on its own.
This usually points to the extension host failing to finish activating rather than a UI setting, so work through it in this order.
1) Check the version against your VS Code build. Agentforce Vibes updates quickly, and a mismatch between the extension and VS Code (or the Salesforce Extension Pack) is a common cause of the panel vanishing. Update VS Code, then update or roll back the extension to the previous version from the extension's version menu.
2) Look at the actual error. Open Help > Toggle Developer Tools and the Output panel, then choose the Salesforce/Agentforce channel and Extension Host logs. Failures to activate or "loading models" hanging usually show an auth or network error there.
3) Re-authorize your org. Run SFDX: Authorize an Org again, make sure a default org is set, and confirm Agentforce is enabled for that org and your user has the permission set that grants access. An expired session makes model loading hang indefinitely.
4) Network. Corporate proxies or VPNs commonly block the model endpoint. Test off VPN, or set the proxy in VS Code settings.
5) Clean state. Disable other extensions, restart, and if needed uninstall, delete the extension folder, and reinstall.
Moving the view to the secondary sidebar helps visibility, but won't fix the model loading problem.
