[BUG]

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• [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?

[BUG] /config screen auto-focuses search field, blocking
tab navigation

• Bug description: The /config screen auto-focuses the search field on open.

While focused on the search field, the arrow keys and Tab key do not switch
between the Status/Config/Usage tabs as documented. This makes it appear that
tab navigation is completely broken.

What Should Happen?

• Expected behavior: Tab/Arrow keys should switch between Status/Config/Usage

tabs immediately on opening /config, or the search field should not
auto-focus.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

• Steps to reproduce:

1. Open Claude Code interactive session
2. Type /config
3. Try pressing Tab, Left Arrow, or Right Arrow to switch between

Status/Config/Usage tabs

1. Nothing happens — keys are captured by the invisible search field focus

Claude Model

Opus

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

Claude Code version: 2.1.38

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

• OS: macOS (Darwin 25.2.0), Mac Mini M4
• Terminal: Terminal.app and Ghostty 1.2.3 — same behavior on both