[BUG] Claude Code crashes with "panic: incorrect alignment. oh no: bun has crashed" after being idle
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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?
Issue: Claude Code crashes with "panic: incorrect alignment. oh no: bun has crashed" after being idle
Description: After letting Claude Code sit idle for a period of time (without typing or interacting), it crashes with the error message "panic: incorrect alignment. oh no: bun has crashed."
Environment:
- Operating system: Windows (native / WSL - specify which)
- Installation method: Native installer
- Claude Code version: [run
claude --versionto get this]
Steps to reproduce:
- Start Claude Code
- Leave it idle without interaction for [2-5 minutes/hours]
- Return to find the crash error
Expected behavior: Claude Code should remain stable during idle periods.
Actual behavior: Crashes with a Bun runtime panic related to memory alignment.
What Should Happen?
I shoulnt get this error
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
run claude and dont do anything
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.49
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
PowerShell
Additional Information
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