[BUG] statusLine configuration ignored since v2.1.50 (macOS)

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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?

Bug Report: statusLine configuration ignored since v2.1.50

Environment

• OS: macOS Darwin 23.6.0
• Current version: 2.1.71
• Last working version: 2.1.49
• First broken version: 2.1.50

Description

The statusLine configuration in ~/.claude/settings.json is completely ignored. The custom statusLine script is never executed.

What Should Happen?

Expected Behavior

• Log file should contain JSON entries showing statusLine was called
• Custom statusLine output should appear in the terminal

Actual Behavior

• Log file does not exist (script never executed)
• Only default "-- INSERT --" mode indicator appears
• No errors shown

Regression Testing

| Version | statusLine Works? |
|---------|-------------------|
| 2.1.40 | ✅ Yes |
| 2.1.45 | ✅ Yes |
| 2.1.49 | ✅ Yes |
| 2.1.50 | ❌ No |
| 2.1.71 | ❌ No |

Likely Cause

The regression occurred in v2.1.50 (Feb 20, 2026). Potentially related to:

• CLAUDE_CODE_SIMPLE mode changes affecting hooks/config loading
• Memory cleanup changes inadvertently affecting statusLine execution
• Hook-related refactoring

Additional Context

• Removing statusLine config entirely has no effect (same behavior)
• The script works correctly when tested manually with sample JSON
• jq is installed and functional
• Script has execute permissions

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

1. Configure statusLine in ~/.claude/settings.json:

``json
"statusLine": {
"type": "command",
"command": "/path/to/statusline.sh",
"padding": 0
}
``

1. Create a debug script that logs when called:

``bash
#!/bin/bash
INPUT=$(cat)
echo "$INPUT" | jq -c --arg ts "$(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')" '. + {_logged_at: $ts}' >> /tmp/claude-statusline-debug.log
echo "test"
``

1. Start Claude Code: claude
2. Send a message and let Claude respond
3. Check log file: cat /tmp/claude-statusline-debug.log

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

2.1.49

Claude Code Version

2.1.49

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

iTerm2

Additional Information

_No response_