[BUG] Remote-control fails with bad option: --sdk-url session_XXX
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Mar 3, 2026 by tazmaan-defi Closed Mar 6, 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?
The --sdk-url being treated as a node flag rather than a CLI argument
- OS: WSL2 (Linux 6.6.87.2-microsoft-standard-WSL2)
- Node: v20.20.0
- Claude Code: 2.1.63
- Error: bad option: --sdk-url session_XXX
What Should Happen?
should provide link and/or QR code for remote control
Error Messages/Logs
[23:35:15] Session failed: /usr/bin/node: bad option: --sdk-url session_015dMgMkGnwhuPkXd2XVe82P
[23:35:15] To reconnect: claude --resume session_015dMgMkGnwhuPkXdXXXXXXX
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
2.1.63 and 2.1.62 both fail
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)
Additional Information
_No response_
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