[BUG] claude code has stopped working over SSH
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 21, 2026 by mattpodolak Closed May 26, 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?
Claude code has stopped working over SSH
- last night it wasnt loading at all - would hang after running
claudein terminal - this morning it freezes once the TUI is open - cant type anything into the input box, cant ctrl+c, totally unresponsive
having no issues with codex ..... seems to be a recent issue, being forced to stop using claude code because of this.
What Should Happen?
i ssh into my dev machine i run claude in terminal, it opens and i can start typing and using claude code
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- ssh into a mac laptop
- run
claude
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
not sure?? worked yesterday morning
Claude Code Version
2.1.116
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Xterm
Additional Information
_No response_
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