Keyboard input stops responding during conversation, cursor visible but unresponsive

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?

• OS: Linux (kernel 4.18.0-425.19.2.el8_7.x86_64)
• Claude Code version: 2.1.42
• Terminal: xterm-256color
• Symptom: Keyboard input stops responding during conversation, cursor visible but unresponsive
• When it occurs: During active conversation

What Should Happen?

Keyboard input should be working

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

Just type claude from command line

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.42

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Other Linux

Terminal/Shell

VS Code integrated terminal

Additional Information

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