[BUG] Prompt input displays corrupted characters in Windows Terminal (v2.0.73)
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What's Wrong?
The prompt input line displays corrupted/missing characters at the beginning of the input. For example, > Work #442 displays as ]Work #442 with a missing or garbled character at the start.
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What Should Happen?
Prompt input should display correctly with proper characters (e.g., > Work #442)
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
Install Claude Code 2.0.73
Open Windows Terminal (either Git Bash or PowerShell profile)
Run claude
Type any text in the prompt input
Observe corrupted character at the beginning of the input line
Claude Model
Sonnet (default)
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
v2.0.72
Claude Code Version
v2.0.73
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
Windows Terminal
Additional Information
Workaround:
Downgrading to version 2.0.60 (or 2.0.72) resolves the issue.
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