[BUG] Running Claude Code causes all running apps to crash - MacOS

Resolved 💬 12 comments Opened Mar 11, 2025 by sharatvisweswara Closed Mar 21, 2025

Environment

  • Platform (select one):
  • [x] Anthropic API
  • [ ] AWS Bedrock
  • [ ] Google Vertex AI
  • [ ] Other: <!-- specify -->
  • Claude CLI version: 0.2.36 on Node version: v22.14.0
  • Operating System: macOS 14.7.1
  • Terminal: iTerm2

Bug Description

After updating to 0.2.36 when I run claude in a directory I previously it with, I see the welcome message and immediately all my open apps close, including the iTerm2 app I'm running claude in. Some apps will reopen automatically but most will not, including widgets that live in my macOS toolbar (like Alfred), requires logging out and back in to restore.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. run claude

Expected Behavior

Apps don't crash

Actual Behavior

All open apps crash.

Additional Context

There's no output to capture from claude because the terminal closes before I can copy anything.

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