**Bug Description** - When there is a syntax error in `settings.json` (something like a missing comma), Claude Code displays unhelpful crashing errors on launch then after each user input, it just displays "Interaction interrupted by User" and does nothing. **Environment Info** - Platform: macos - Terminal: tmux - Version: 1.0.6 - Feedback ID: 9755afed-62b9-4709-a7ae-a05dd3d127c0 **Errors** ```json [] ```

Invalid JSON Configuration Causing Startup Crash and Interaction Failure

Status Fixed / completed

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Activity 3 comments · opened Jun 2, 2025 · closed Nov 30, 2025

Bug Description

When there is a syntax error in settings.json (something like a missing comma), Claude Code displays unhelpful crashing errors on launch then after each user input, it just displays "Interaction interrupted by User" and does nothing.

Environment Info

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