[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

  1. Start Claude Code in Terminal.app on macOS
  2. Type /status and press Enter
  3. Press Escape to dismiss the status dialog
  4. Observe that the input prompt has moved to the middle of the screen
  5. 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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