[BUG] --output-format stream-json mode can not be terminated using ctrl + c
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Mar 8, 2026 by key4ng Closed Mar 12, 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 run claude --dangerously-skip-permissions --verbose --output-format stream-json -p "say hello" 2>&1 | head -5
If I want to terminate it using ctrl + c, it doesn't work until the tool loop completed
What Should Happen?
It should be terminated right away
Error Messages/Logs
n/a
Steps to Reproduce
claude --dangerously-skip-permissions --verbose --output-format stream-json -p "say hello" 2>&1 | head -5 and type ctrl + c
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.71 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
_No response_
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