Option to collapse file edit diffs by default (expand on demand)
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Mar 22, 2026 by bradfeld Closed Mar 26, 2026
Feature Request
When Claude Code edits a file via the Edit or Write tool, the diff is always displayed inline. For users who trust the changes and prefer a cleaner output, this adds visual noise.
Requested behavior: A setting (e.g., collapseDiffsByDefault: true) that collapses file edit diffs by default, with a keybinding (e.g., Ctrl+O or similar) to expand/reveal them on demand.
Current workaround: Ctrl+O toggles the verbose transcript, but that controls overall verbosity rather than specifically targeting edit diffs.
Use case: Power users who review diffs selectively rather than on every edit. The diffs would still be accessible — just collapsed until expanded via keyboard shortcut.
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