[BUG] Claude CLI: Input line jumps to middle of screen after dismissing /status dialog with Escape
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 5, 2026 by felipevillar Closed Apr 9, 2026
Preflight Checklist
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- [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?
In Claude CLI: Input line jumps to middle of screen after dismissing /status dialog with Escape
Steps: Run /status, press Escape. Input prompt repositions to the middle of the screen. Ctrl+L fixes it.
Platform: macOS, Terminal.app
What Should Happen?
Input prompt should remain at the bottom of the screen after dismissing the /status dialog.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Start Claude Code in Terminal.app on macOS
- Type /status and press Enter
- Press Escape to dismiss the status dialog
- Observe that the input prompt has moved to the middle of the screen
- Press Ctrl+L to force a redraw — the prompt returns to the correct position
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.92 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
_No response_
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