Digest / January 17, 2026
Claude Code Issues Digest — January 17, 2026
196 new issues filed ·
88 resolved in anthropics/claude-code (UTC day).
New issues (196)
- Feature Request: Customizable Submit Keybinding (Cmd+Return instead of Return)
- [BUG] Token Limit Hard-Stop Without Warning or Auto-Compaction
- [BUG] `Bash` network requests silently fail when no `WebFetch(domain:*)` permissions are configured - proxy not initialized
- [FEATURE] Add "Execute on Web" option when exiting Plan Mode
- [BUG] Excessive screen flickering/jumping during “thinking” phase
- [Bug] dotnet build command incorrectly prepended with sudo on Windows
- Windows: tmpclaude-*-cwd temp files not being cleaned up
- [BUG] Claude code ignores instructions. It is sneaky.
- [BUG] Git commit with heredoc always fails on first attempt when sandbox is enabled - system prompt fights itself
- [BUG] MCP Config Diagnostics reports "Failed to parse" error even when .mcp.json file does not exist
- [FEATURE] Automatic Co-authored-by attribution for Claude Code on the web
- [BUG] `/context` command has displays the context delayed and only temporarily
- [BUG] New clickable OSC8 file:/// hyperlinks do not work in VSCode
- [BUG] Security: Cross-account session data exposure between Personal Pro and Teams accounts
- [DOCS] Inconsistency in Python SDK callback return keys: `continue` vs `continue_` keyword conflict
- [DOCS] Inconsistent Windows Managed Settings path (Deprecated `C:\ProgramData` vs `C:\Program Files`)
- [DOCS] Missing warning and workflow guidance for `AskUserQuestion` limitation in Subagents
- [DOCS] CLI Syntax Inconsistency regarding `--` separator for `claude mcp add`
- Add configurable terminal title prefix (e.g., project name)
- [DOCS] Missing documentation for `Setup` hook event and associated CLI flags (`--init`, `--init-only`, `--maintenance`)
- [DOCS] Cross-Reference Contradiction: Bedrock Invoke vs. Converse API Support
- [DOCS] Clarify "Worst-Case" cost estimation in Token Counting API regarding Prompt Caching
- [DOCS] Conflicting instructions regarding `Task` tool in Subagent SDK documentation
- Support ANSI color codes in bash command output
- [DOCS] Logical Inconsistency in Web Fetch Tool Security and URL Validation Logic
- [Bug] File search functionality broken after upgrade to 2.1.9
- [DOCS] Add programmatic solutions for "Trailing Whitespace" error in Assistant prefilling
- [DOCS] Logical inconsistency in SDK Cost Tracking: "usage" vs. "modelUsage"
- [DOCS] Discrepancy in Primary Amazon Bedrock Model IDs for Claude 4.5
- [DOCS] Quickstart Guide: Logical circularity in Login (Step 2) and Startup (Step 3)
- [DOCS] "Required workaround" for Python `can_use_tool` indicates SDK race condition or design flaw
- [DOCS] Clarification of regex constraints and query limits in Tool Search Tool (Beta)
- [DOCS] Major Inconsistency in `SKILL.md` `allowed-tools` support between Claude Code CLI and Agent SDK
- [BUG][VS Code Extension] Code block background only renders under text, not full block width in chat panel
- [DOCS] Potential CI/CD hangs and missing safety flags in "Unix-style utility" documentation
- [DOCS] Critical Safety Warning Missing: Unrecoverable Data Loss Risk in Sandbox "Auto-allow" Mode
- [DOCS] Logic Flaw: Python SDK Custom Tools example uses string prompt instead of required async generator
- [DOCS] Inconsistent and ambiguous instructions for `system_prompt` presets in Python SDK
- [BUG] [UX] App hangs for ~35 seconds after pressing ENTER with no feedback
- [FEATURE] Request: Transparent Context Usage & Tool Loading Optimization
- [Bug] MCP servers failing causing Claude CLI to hang with stalled token usage
- [Bug] --continue flag fails to resume after crash with multiple local files
- Agent ignored explicit skill instructions, caused server lockup
- Bash tool returns empty output when executing shell script files on Windows (MINGW64)
- [BUG] Task subagent cannot access Bash tool despite tools field in agent definition
- [FEATURE] VS Code Extension: Add "Clear Context" option when exiting Plan Mode
- [Bug] JavaScript heap out of memory during file operations
- Claude processes remain running after exit on macOS (orphaned processes)
- [BUG]
- [BUG] Slash commands not working - "Unknown skill" error for all built-in commands
- Feature Request: Auto-save input buffer to prevent loss of unsaved prompts
- [Bug] /exit command not recognized
- [Bug] Auto-complete incorrectly selects "compact" option when typing "/context"
- [DOCS] Conflicting instructions regarding `budget_tokens` and `max_tokens` limits
- [DOCS] Conflict between "Forced Tool Use" guidance and "Extended Thinking" compatibility requirements
- [DOCS] Logical contradiction in "Toggling thinking modes in conversations" example
- [Bug] Insecure shared temp directory allows cross-user profile access to tasks
- [CRITICAL] Plugin-MCP Configuration Mismatch Causes Misleading 'Request Timed Out' Errors
- [DOCS] Discrepancy in MCP Tool Naming Conventions (Colons vs. Double Underscores)
- [DOCS] Built-in "Edit" tool naming conflict between Agent SDK and API Tool Use guides
- agent-memory: Search accuracy validation concerns and Cognee Cloud limitations
- Unable to connect to API (ECONNREFUSED)
- [DOCS] Incorrect property access for `total_cost_usd` in `cost-tracking.md` TypeScript examples
- [DOCS] Python: Synchronous `input()` in `can_use_tool` examples blocks async event loop
- [FEATURE] Separate IDE context from user prompt in UserPromptSubmit hook JSON
- [Bug] Claude CoWork not appearing in Claude desktop app on macOS after reinstall
- [DOCS] State Desynchronization Warning for File Checkpointing Workflow
- [BUG] Error: Claude Code process exited with code 3221225477
- [DOCS] Inconsistency in Python SDK Hook Event support for `SubagentStart`
- [BUG] Indentation/leading whitespace stripped when passing prompt as CLI argument
- [BUG] Bash command only outputting (No content)
- [Bug] Anthropic API Error: Cannot modify thinking blocks in assistant messages
- [BUG] Tasks lacking descriptive task information
- [Bug] Stale build artifact served despite recent refactors - build cache or process mismatch
- [BUG] Keystrokes typed during startup are not captured
- Opus model regression: CLAUDE.md instructions consistently ignored (started ~Jan 14, 2025)
- [BUG] Status line: current_usage flickers to null during slash commands and @ mentions
- /context command returns no output in v2.1.11
- [BUG] disallowedTools is ignored when added to json settings.json
- Claude ignores agent frontmatter constraints when selecting subagents
- Blank lines render above input when typing after Ctrl+Enter newline
- [Bug] Pro plan usage limits consuming excessive tokens for simple tasks
- Scroll position resets to top when switching windows during plan mode dialog
- [BUG] Process explosion with sub-agents causes dotnet segfaults and session crashes
- [FEATURE] Allow descriptive/custom plan file naming instead of random adjective-noun combinations
- [BUG] Hook failed to pass input,
- [BUG] --mcp-config freezes claude command with or without existing MCP config file
- Add Deterministic Code Modularization Tool (No LLM Rewriting)
- /context and /cost TUI renders off-screen and disappears (v2.1.11, macOS)
- Improve messaging when Chrome extension not connected
- [Bug] ralph-loop plugin: Windows path corruption in stop hook execution
- [BUG] Duplicate options for "manually approve edits" shown after planning
- [BUG] Cursor blinks below status bar instead of at input prompt position
- [BUG] Trailing spaces after backslash break shell line continuation when copying multi-line commands
- Claude ignores MANDATORY agent instructions in custom agent descriptions
- [BUG] Typing "/context" auto-selects "/compact" instead and pressing enter launches the compact function..
- [Bug] Context window cleared prematurely, Claude loses conversation history
- Context fills extremely fast, forced compact at ~70% instead of 99%
- Feature Request: Conversation Sharing / Export
- Expose Usage/Rate Limit Data to Status Line Scripts
- initialPermissionMode not applied when resuming sessions in VSCode extension
- [BUG] claude --continue cause abnormal traffic spike and account rate-limit/ban
- [BUG] Conversation text becomes unreadable when permission dialog is displayed in VSCode extension
- [Feature Request] Restore persistent visual indicator for thinking mode status in conversation view
- [BUG] cowork error "CLI output was not valid JSON. This may indicate an error during startup. Output: Invalid configuration in /etc/srt-settings.json:"
- [BUG] max_tokens: 64001 > 64000 error on Opus 4.5 - broken since v2.1.9
- [BUG] Is it me or did the slash went away in Claude Code Desktop app in the last version?
- [Bug] Menu parsing error with BMAD agent - X.description.split is not a function
- [FEATURE] reload config on SIGUSR1
- [BUG] Claude cannot open a session in another vscode workspace repo, always defaults to the top level
- [BUG] Screen flickers on every keystroke after resuming session with PostToolUse hooks
- [BUG]: Authentication loop: Grey screen, 403 error, and claude command not found
- [BUG] Prompt Suggestions setting not persisting across sessions
- Please add keyboard shortcuts to the Desktop App to move between Chat, Cowork, Code and Conversations
- [Feature Request] Token usage refund policy for model training contributions
- Feature Request: Permission mode for "investigate freely, prompt before modifying"
- `claude update` fails with generic error when stale temp directory exists from previous failed update
- [FEATURE] Show token usage preview before sending message and detailed error when context exhausted
- Feature Request: Integration between Claude Code and Claude Chat Projects
- [FEATURE] A LTS release
- [FEATURE] Need /chrome Chrome integration support in VS Code extension for Claude Code
- [FEATURE] VSCode Extension: Popup dialogs lack keyboard navigation support
- [BUG] UI flickering in VS Code terminal during tool usage and general operation
- [Bug] Context panel displaying right-aligned instead of left-aligned
- [BUG] claude code create project folders delimited by "-" but this is a legitimate character in the path
- [Bug] IS_DEMO=1 flag not preventing PII exposure in project context
- [Bug] Fuzzy file selector not clearing state on repeated selection
- Autocomplete ignores prefix match and defaults to wrong command
- Feature Request: Skill constraint enforcement to prevent agents from bypassing delegated workflows
- [Bug] TUI hangs and stops responding, requires CTRL+C to restart
- WebSearch crashes with SIGABRT in v2.1.11 (regression from v2.1.10)
- Claude Code lacks fundamental change control discipline - permanent data loss
- Bug: allowed-tools in skill frontmatter not enforced
- activeOutputStyle setting not propagated to status line runtime context
- [BUG] CLAUDE_CODE_HIDE_ACCOUNT_INFO works in Git Bash but not PowerShell (Windows)
- [Feature Request] Skill-as-Agent execution mode to prevent context bloat
- [Feature Request] Debounce Claude modal prompting to prioritize user input
- [Bug] Plan file write permissions not persisted in session
- [Bug] CLAUDE_AUTOCOMPACT_PCT_OVERRIDE environment variable not being applied
- [BUG] /context command display corruption and crash with many MCP tools/skills registered
- [BUG] Bun has crashed. This indicates a bug in Bun, not your code.
- [BUG] Bash permissions in settings.json not enforced - requires custom hook workaround
- [BUG] Claude Code: Cannot run Electron apps on Windows - bash/electron compatibility issue
- [FEATURE] Provide a way to remap Ctrl+o
- [BUG] plan mode - it should show todo list on change request
- [BUG] Screen flashes/flickers when loading past conversations via /resume
- [Bug] Graph loop stop hook fails on Windows PowerShell
- [BUG] Changes to `.claude/` are not detected until session restart
- [Unexpected Behavior] Releasing new versions on weekends
- Cowork sessions fail with 'Connection error' - internal MITM proxy blocking api.anthropic.com
- [BUG] Rate limit options went into an infinite loop
- [BUG] Bash output shows "(No content)" on Windows native since 2.1.x - was working 2 days ago
- [Feature Request] Display token usage in planning mode completion confirmation view
- Feature Request: Add PostRewind hook event for plugins
- [BUG] Memory leak in long-running idle Claude Code sessions
- [BUG] Can't stop claude code (unsure if ralph loops fault)
- I appreciate you reaching out, but I need to clarify: I'm Claude, an AI assistant made by Anthropic. I'm not able to process complaints about business decisions, management, or investment practices. If you're experiencing a **technical issue** with Claude
- [BUG] Claude Code accessing file location other than those it was given permission to use
- HTTP MCP servers show "connected" but tools are not loaded on Windows
- [Bug] Plan mode stuck in loop when updating file to empty content with post tool
- [Bug] Claude stops responding and skips project discovery and interview menu
- [BUG] Auto-compact not triggering on Claude.ai (web & desktop) despite being marked as fixed
- [Bug] Lack of visibility into Claude's intermediate reasoning and file operations
- Glob tool fails to find files on Windows/MSYS when using recursive patterns or default working directory
- [BUG] macOs - Claude consumes massive diskspace (472GB) in ~/.claude/debug and ~/Library/Caches/claude-cli-nodejs/<project>/--mcp-logs-*
- [Bug] /clear command doesn't respect defaultMode setting
- [BUG] rate limitiing issue
- /clear command resets working directory to home directory
- [BUG] Task tool `model` parameter returns 404 - Blocks cost-optimized workflows (10-30x unnecessary spending)
- [Bug] Duplicate prompt option "manually approve edits" with Learning output-style
- [Bug] /output-style setting not persisting between commands
- [Bug] /context command non-functional or displays incorrectly
- [BUG] Cannot type the letter 'n' in new hook command input
- Feature Request: Allow configuring or disabling 'clear context' default when accepting plans
- Multiple concurrent CLI instances corrupt thinking blocks even from different directories
- claude --resume crashes on killed sessions + Ctrl+C unresponsive during tool execution
- Session cleanup deletes same-day sessions unexpectedly
- [BUG] Bash scripts with shebangs produce no output on Windows (MINGW64)
- [BUG] Dog Da__ed claude code has deleted vital files 3 times this week.
- Bring back rainbow highlighting for "ultrathink" keyword (as cosmetic feature)
- Allow subagents to forward permission requests to foreground conversation
- Incorrect keyboard shortcut documentation for newline on macOS
- Absolute grift since Opus was released!
- Bug: /context command incorrectly resolves to /compact even when typing full command
- File edit diffs persist visually after `claude --continue`
- Feature Request: Share MCP authentication across git worktrees
- Repeated failures
- [BUG] Command completion selects second item instead of exact match
- [BUG] CLAUDE.md directives ignored leading to terminal freezes (related to existing instruction-violation bugs)
- Browser automation should scope actions to specific tab ID and close tabs when done
- [BUG] SDK programmatic agents ignored - ClaudeAgentOptions(agents={...}) not working with Task tool
- [BUG] Messages disappear and neither restarting nor rewinding fix - session becomes permanently unusable
- Session history missing - sessions-index.json not created for all projects
- [BUG] slash command auto-complete is broken (highlighted command doesn't match what I'm typing)
- [Bug] `/clear` command always executes `/compact` instead
- Plugin hooks loaded but not included in hook registry lookups
Resolved issues (88)
- [BUG] Hooks not loaded from .claude/settings.json when file also contains "permissions" block
- [DOCS] Update SDK and CLI Hook documentation to include `additionalContext` support for `PreToolUse` events
- [DOCS] Missing documentation for IS_DEMO environment variable
- [DOCS] FORCE_AUTOUPDATE_PLUGINS missing from Environment Variables reference"
- [DOCS] Contradictory/Missing information regarding Auto-updates for Homebrew and WinGet installations
- [BUG] Cowork mode: MCP connectors (Asana, Google Calendar) return 403 errors despite working in Claude Chat
- [BUG] 2.1.9 regression: Uncontrolled request spam to /mcp and OAuth endpoints by Claude Code
- [Bug] GitHub integration WebUI shows only root directory contents, subdirectories empty
- [DOCS] Documentation missing definition for "Delegate Mode" permission setting seen in CLI
- Feature Request: Implement Unified Hierarchical Configuration with System-Wide Managed Settings
- [Bug] Auto-Compact fails with "Conversation too long" error repeatedly
- [Bug] Compaction fails with "Conversation too long" error, triggering continuous retry loop.
- Both /compact command and auto-compaction broken - 'conversation too long' error
- [DOCS] Misleading security recommendation for URL filtering in Bash permission patterns
- [Bug] dotnet build command incorrectly prepended with sudo on Windows
- [DOCS] Security Warning Needed for Inherited `bypassPermissions` in Subagents
- [DOCS] Obsolete documentation for `includeCoAuthoredBy` in settings table (deprecated by `attribution`)
- [DOCS] Security warning missing in Sandbox code examples using `docker.sock`
- [DOCS] Logic contradiction and "failure trap" regarding MCP tools in background subagents
- [DOCS] Inconsistency: Missing `allow_dangerously_skip_permissions` in Python SDK `ClaudeAgentOptions` reference
- [DOCS] Missing warning regarding `dangerouslyDisableSandbox` interaction with `bypassPermissions` mode
- [DOCS] Clarification needed on Agent SDK System Prompt defaults and "Minimum Viable Configuration"
- [DOCS] Conflicting "Default" Logic between `claude_code` System Prompt Preset and `CLAUDE.md` Loading
- [DOCS] Missing documentation for modifying tool inputs in PreToolUse hooks
- [DOCS] Missing Documentation for Various Claude Code Features (CLI Flags, Slash Commands, & Tools)
- Documentation: Consolidate Disparate Claude Code Documentation into a Single Source of Truth
- [FEATURE] Configuration and Documentation for Thinking Mode
- [FEATURE] Support argument-hint frontmatter in SKILL.md files
- [BUG] Shell Snapshot Generates Invalid Commands
- Add configurable terminal title prefix (e.g., project name)
- Claude processes remain running after exit on macOS (orphaned processes)
- agent-memory: Search accuracy validation concerns and Cognee Cloud limitations
- Opus model regression: CLAUDE.md instructions consistently ignored (started ~Jan 14, 2025)
- [BUG] Commands are now apparently "skills" and are loaded into context without being invoked. This effectively removes command functionality from Claude Code
- [FEATURE] Allow descriptive/custom plan file naming instead of random adjective-noun combinations
- [BUG] Terminal rendering completely broken in v2.1.7 - lines scattered diagonally
- /context and /cost TUI renders off-screen and disappears (v2.1.11, macOS)
- Support ANSI color codes in bash command output
- [FEATURE] dart, dart test, dart run build_runner in CLaude Code Web
- [Bug] Claude interrupts own agentic loop with fabricated Human: message
- [BUG] Task collects data but never writes file, CPU spikes to 100%
- [BUG] VSCode Extension UI freezes 26+ minutes on Remote SSH permission prompts
- [BUG] Korean characters corrupted when using /export on Windows
- Specialists Exit Silently Without Notifying Parent Process
- [BUG] Using super+number on hyprland, adds text to the prompt
- [Bug] Code execution occurring mid-response before user confirmation
- [BUG] Cant login to my own subscribtion account
- [BUG]: Denied MCP tools have their tool prompt in the context
- [BUG] bash: claude: command not found
- [BUG] 04-RESEARCH-confabulation-incident-analysis
- Feature Request: Report user-disabled MCP servers in `claude mcp list`
- [BUG] Credit balance incorrectly reported as "too low" despite $821 remaining credits Claude Code WEB
- [BUG] Claude Code has no up-to-date self-knowledge
- [Bug] Claude Code service non-functional: agentic features unavailable with no error reporting mechanism
- [Bug] Claude defaults to knowledge cutoff date instead of current system date
- [FEATURE] Write to subagent transcript during Task
- Make `/ide` command settings persistent via `/config`
- [BUG] Claude Code process exited with code 3
- [BUG] No hook is working on Windows
- /login and /logout commands are not available (v1.0.11)
- [BUG] Plan and Explore tools on 2.0.28 and newer always time out on Bedrock
- [BUG] Unwanted backslash appended when using Shift+Enter for line breaks
- [BUG] Error: Claude Code on Windows requires git-bash (https://git-scm.com/downloads/win).
- [BUG] Claude Code Search / Grep Tool Critical Bug Report
- Feature Request: Per-Command Thinking Mode Configuration
- [Bug] Background process reminders not cleared after completion, causing context bloat
- [FEATURE] Let Haiku read logs of blocking Bash tool call and stop Bash early
- Add Readline-compatible keybinding configuration
- [FEATURE] Add configuration option to always show diffs in VS Code editor instead of snippets in the UI
- [FEATURE] Incognito mode in Claude Code
- [BUG] Claude Code Creates ~/.config/git/ignore Without Permission
- [BUG] CRITICAL BUG: Claude Code keyboard input blocked after crash - Windows 11 24H2
- [BUG] Claude Code with Bedrock API often hits 4096 max output token limit on moderate complex tasks
- [BUG] Duplicate IntelliJ IDEA detection causing auto-connect IDE failure since version 1.0.57
- /context command fails with 400 error: max_tokens: Extra inputs are not permitted
- [BUG] Trailing spaces after backslash break shell line continuation when copying multi-line commands
- [Bug] usage_context function reports incorrect context usage percentage
- Expose Usage/Rate Limit Data to Status Line Scripts
- [BUG] CLAUDE_CODE_HIDE_ACCOUNT_INFO works in Git Bash but not PowerShell (Windows)
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- [BUG] Rate limit options went into an infinite loop
- [BUG] rate limitiing issue
- [BUG] Bash scripts with shebangs produce no output on Windows (MINGW64)
- Bug: /context command incorrectly resolves to /compact even when typing full command
- [Bug] Duplicate prompt option "manually approve edits" with Learning output-style
- Session history missing - sessions-index.json not created for all projects
- [Bug] `/clear` command always executes `/compact` instead
- Plugin hooks loaded but not included in hook registry lookups