[BUG] claude remote-desktop

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 26, 2026 by djsmead Closed Mar 1, 2026

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?

When I try to run claude remote on any device in vscode I get this error
[13:49:48] Session failed: /usr/local/bin/node: bad option: --sdk-url session_02PUAxu.....
[13:49:48] To reconnect: claude --resume session_01PUAxuBv7ZiB.....

running latest version of c-code, and npm

it shows to run remote-control and I tick yes, generates a link then instantly says session failed

What Should Happen?

Should run and generate qr code

Error Messages/Logs

[13:49:48] Session failed: /usr/local/bin/node: bad option: --sdk-url session_01PUAxuBv7ZiBhmV....
[13:49:48] To reconnect: claude --resume session_01PUAx...

Steps to Reproduce

claude remote-control

Claude Model

Opus

Is this a regression?

No, this never worked

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.59

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

_No response_

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