[BUG] Numpad keys produce raw CSI u escape sequences instead of digits in iTerm2

Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Jan 9, 2026 by keitgen Closed Jan 9, 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?

  • Claude Code version: 2.1.2
  • Platform: macOS (darwin)
  • Terminal: iTerm2 3.6.6
  • TERM: xterm-256color

## Bug Description
Numpad keys output raw Kitty keyboard protocol escape sequences instead of their digit values:

  • Numpad 1 → [57400u
  • Numpad 2 → [57401u
  • Numpad 3 → [57402u
  • etc.

What Should Happen?

Numpad keys should produce their digit values (0-9)

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open iTerm2
  2. Launch claude
  3. Press numpad number keys
  4. Observe escape sequences instead of digits

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.2

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

iTerm2

Additional Information

  • Works correctly in normal terminal sessions (outside Claude Code)
  • Issue started appearing recently (possibly after status line update or version upgrade)

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