[BUG] EDIT: "-dangerously-skip-permissions" launches debug mode and is hard to track down

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 I launch claude -dangerously-skip-permissions, it enters "Debug mode" (shown with yellow text in status line) and does not allow to actually bypass permissions. This started after a recent update, I believe - and when I ask Claude about it, it tells me that there is no "Debug mode" which is rather frustrating.

What Should Happen?

It should not enter that mode unprompted - or when it does, at least explain why (e.g. in /doctor?) and how to get out of it.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

Launch claude -dangerously-skip-permissions and see Debug mode appear

Claude Model

Opus

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.12 (Claude Code)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

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