## Description The `&` prefix in interactive Claude Code sessions no longer sends tasks to remote (Claude.ai web). Instead, the `&` prefixed message is passed through as a regular chat message to the assistant. ## Steps to Reproduce 1. Start Claude Code interactive session (v2.1.47) 2. Type `& ` — it correctly prompted to install the Claude GitHub app 3. Install the Claude GitHub app on the repository 4. Type `& ` again — it no longer sends to remote, instead runs locally as a

& prefix no longer triggers remote session after GitHub app install

Status Open

Reported on v2.1.47

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Activity 4 comments · opened Feb 19, 2026

Description

The & prefix in interactive Claude Code sessions no longer sends tasks to remote (Claude.ai web). Instead, the & prefixed message is passed through as a regular chat message to the assistant.

Steps to Reproduce

Start Claude Code interactive session (v2.1.47)
Type & <prompt> — it correctly prompted to install the Claude GitHub app
Install the Claude GitHub app on the repository
Type & <prompt> again — it no longer sends to remote, instead runs locally as a regular message

Expected Behavior

& <prompt> should send the task to Claude.ai as a remote web session.

Actual Behavior

& <prompt> is treated as a regular chat message and processed locally.

Workaround

claude --remote "<prompt>" still works correctly from the command line.

Environment

Claude Code version: 2.1.47
OS: Linux (Ubuntu)
Git remote: SSH (git@github.com:...)
Auth: logged out and back in, restarted Claude Code — issue persists

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amrynsky · 6 months ago

have the same issue

Version: 2.1.50
OS: macOS, iTerm2
Account: Claude Max
Repo: github.com hosted, remote-env configured
Behavior: claude --remote "prompt" works correctly and creates web session.
& prompt inside interactive REPL runs locally instead of creating web session.
No error message displayed.

darylthornhill · 6 months ago

I have the same issue

Sigil7 · 4 months ago

I have the same issue on Windows, running claude code 2.1.92 via terminal.