[BUG] AskUserQuestion freezes when Claude started with prompt argument (Windows, v2.1.30)

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 4, 2026 by toledoesilva Closed Mar 5, 2026

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  • [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?

AskUserQuestion freezes (can't select options, can't type, Ctrl+C/Esc don't work) when Claude is started with an initial prompt argument.

What Should Happen?

Should be able to interact with the question

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Run: claude --model opus "Use AskUserQuestion to ask what color I like"
  2. AskUserQuestion appears but input is frozen

Claude Model

Opus

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

2.1.29

Claude Code Version

2.1.30

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

PowerShell

Additional Information

Start Claude interactively (claude --model opus), then type the prompt manually - this works.

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