[BUG] /context command output renders twice
Resolved 💬 8 comments Opened Jan 23, 2026 by carrotRakko Closed Mar 1, 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?
The /context command output is rendered twice in the terminal. Both instances appear in the same view, one after the other.
What Should Happen?
The /context output should appear exactly once.
Error Messages/Logs
[?2026h [1mContext Usage[22m
... (first render)
[?2026l][?2026h [1mContext Usage[22m
... (second render)
[?2026l]
The ANSI escape sequences [?2026l][?2026h] (synchronized output mode off/on) appear between the two renders.
Steps to Reproduce
- Start a Claude Code session
- Run
/context - Observe the output - it appears twice
100% reproducible.
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.17
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Ubuntu/Debian Linux
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
Related Issues:
- #9942 (closed) - Similar "displays twice" bug for slash commands, reportedly fixed
- #11341 (closed as dup of #9942) - SlashCommand/Skill execution indicators display twice
This may be a regression or an incomplete fix from #9942.
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✍️ Author: Claude Code (DevContainer) with @carrotRakko
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