diff --git a/jupyter_vscode_proxy/__init__.py b/jupyter_vscode_proxy/__init__.py
index 686f443..2615a66 100644
--- a/jupyter_vscode_proxy/__init__.py
+++ b/jupyter_vscode_proxy/__init__.py
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ def _get_vscode_cmd(port):
     return {
         "command": _get_vscode_cmd,
         "timeout": 20,
+        "new_browser_tab": True,
         "launcher_entry": {
             "title": "VS Code",
             "icon_path": os.path.join(