Feature request: play notification sound on permission prompts (tool approval)
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Mar 31, 2026 by cosmin-rc Closed May 6, 2026
Problem
When Claude Code needs approval for a tool use (file edit, bash command, etc.), there is no audio notification. The user has to keep watching the terminal to notice when approval is needed.
The completion sound works great — but permission prompts are silent. If I switch to another window while Claude is working, I miss the approval prompt and the session stalls until I notice.
Requested behavior
Play the same notification sound (terminal bell or configured sound) when:
- A tool use needs approval (edit, write, bash, etc.)
- Any interactive prompt appears that requires user input
This way the user gets audio feedback for both "I'm done" and "I need your input" moments.
Current workaround
None — must watch the terminal constantly.
Environment
- Claude Code CLI on WSL2 (Windows)
- Also relevant for macOS/Linux terminal users
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