[BUG] Offensive loading/spinner messages

Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Mar 29, 2026 by Morfyuum Closed Apr 7, 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?

While waiting for command execution, Claude Code shows offensive language ("booping" and "ramboozing" , for example). it's not funny, it is highly irritating. end this spinner.PLEASE

What Should Happen?

included in settings.json:
{
"spinnerVerbs": {
"mode": "replace",
"verbs": ["Working"]
},
"spinnerTipsEnabled": false,
"prefersReducedMotion": true,
"showTurnDuration": false,
"terminalProgressBarEnabled": false
}

was not helpfull.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

open your eyes

Claude Model

Not sure / Multiple models

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

Version 2.1.87

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

_No response_

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