/bug command generates URLs too long for GitHub

Claude Code /bug Command URL Length Bug Report

Issue Summary

The /bug command generates excessively long GitHub issue URLs when bug reports contain detailed information, making them unusable due to URL length limits.

Problem Details

• Generated URL Length: ~8,000+ characters
• Browser/GitHub Limits: Most browsers/servers limit URLs to 2,048-8,192 characters
• Result: "URL too long" errors, preventing bug submission

Root Cause

The /bug command URL-encodes the entire bug report content into the GitHub issue URL query parameters, including:

• Full reproduction steps
• Code blocks
• Error logs
• Environment details
• Technical analysis

Proposed Solutions

1. Content Truncation with Summary

• Generate concise summary (< 500 chars) for GitHub URL
• Include link to full details in local files
• Format: "Brief issue description. See attached files for complete details."

2. Template-Based Approach

• Use GitHub issue template structure
• Generate minimal URL with just title and category
• Provide structured content for copy-paste

3. File Upload Integration

• Create attachments (markdown files, logs)
• Generate simple URL pointing to file uploads
• Leverage GitHub's file attachment capabilities

4. Multi-Step Submission

• Generate short URL for basic issue creation
• Provide follow-up commands to add detailed content
• Split large reports into multiple comments

Immediate Workaround

For the current 400 error bug report:

Short Summary for GitHub:

Title: Claude --resume sessions with 400 errors unusable
Body: Sessions that previously had 400 errors cannot process new messages. Every user message results in 400 "invalid JSON" errors. Affects session continuity. Full reproduction details and evidence files available.

Environment: Claude Code 1.0.24, macOS 15.5.0, Node.js v20.0.0

Implementation Recommendation

Modify /bug command to:

1. Check content length before URL generation
2. If > 1,500 chars, generate summary version
3. Provide local file references for full details
4. Offer copy-paste template as fallback

Files

-original urls can be found at lengthyUrls.md

Impact

• Current: Bug reports fail to submit when detailed
• Fixed: All bug reports submit successfully regardless of detail level
• Benefit: Better bug reporting without losing important technical details