[BUG] Allow Ctrl+B passthrough for readline cursor navigation
Resolved 💬 6 comments Opened Mar 1, 2026 by 1MikeMakuch Closed May 29, 2026
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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?
Ctrl-b is no longer backspace like it used to be. Non-destructive backspace.
bash prompt defaults to emacs control keys:
c-d delete char
c-b backspace
c-f forward
c-a beginning of line
c-e end of line
c-k kill to end of line
c-w delete word backwards
etc
It would be nice to retain those for those of us used to them. Thanks!
What Should Happen?
Ctrl-b should be non-destructive backspace
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
Start typing into prompt, type ctrl-b for backspace, nothing happens cursor does not move.
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
Not sure
Claude Code Version
2.1.50
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
_No response_
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