[BUG] Verbose output setting fails to persist (reverts to default after restart)

Status Closed — not planned
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Activity 13 comments · opened Jul 9, 2025 · closed Jan 6, 2026

Bug Description

Verbose output setting fails to persist (reverts to default after restart)

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Launch CLI with claude
  2. Enter /config to open settings panel
  3. Change "Verbose output" from false to true
  4. Exit program by pressing Ctrl+C twice
  5. Relaunch claude
  6. Reopen settings with /config

Expected Behavior

Verbose output should remain enabled (true)

Actual Behavior

Verbose output reverts to default disabled state (false)

Environment

  • Operating System: Arch Linux 6.15.4-arch2-1
  • Software Version: 1.0.44
  • Install Method: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

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13 Comments

aifirstd3v · 1 year ago

Temporary hack : Add this in your env file, like alias claude='claude --verbose'

I think "claude config set -g verbose true" doesn't work permanently.

liony-hyh · 1 year ago

same issue!

WxAxNxDxExRxExR · 1 year ago

Same on macos!

honkkki · 1 year ago

Same on macos!

tosh · 11 months ago

this seems to be still the case

valleybay · 11 months ago

I am experiencing this same issue on MacOS

zly7 · 11 months ago

The same issue in ubuntu

andres22feli · 11 months ago

Same in windows and MacOS

qbit86 · 11 months ago

Any updates on this nasty issue?

github-actions[bot] · 8 months ago

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christopher-buss · 8 months ago

This seems to be fixed my end as of late 👍🏻

github-actions[bot] · 7 months ago

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