[BUG] Cannot type in Claude Code on Windows bash until pressing Ctrl+V
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Nov 13, 2025 by aduhhm Closed Jan 13, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
When launching Claude Code in bash on Windows (inside Windows Terminal), keyboard input doesn't work until pressing Ctrl+V. This happens consistently on every launch.
What Should Happen?
I should be able to type into the prompt box without having to press "ctrl + v".
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Open Windows Terminal with bash shell
- Run
claude - Try to type - nothing appears
- Press Ctrl+V (paste command)
- Keyboard input now works normally
Claude Model
Sonnet (default)
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.0.37
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
Windows Terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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