Terminal freezes on /remote-control opt out in linux
Resolved 💬 1 comment Opened Apr 27, 2026 by mudscode Closed May 29, 2026
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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?
The /remote-control command on Linux causes the terminal to freeze. While it enables successfully, attempting to opt out results in the process hanging indefinitely, leaving the terminal unresponsive.
What Should Happen?
It shouldn't freeze. It gets stuck when i try this command.
Error Messages/Logs
❯ /remote-control
⎿ Remote Control connecting…
/remote-control is active · Code in CLI or at https://claude.ai/code/session_01DbqtJXvEnBMCpTNAyaBSjK
❯ /remote-control
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
Remote Control
This session is available via Remote Control at https://claude.ai/code/session_01DbqtJXvEnBMCpTNAyaBSjK.
Disconnect this session
Show QR code
❯ Continue
Enter to select · Esc to continue
Steps to Reproduce
Activate remote control.
Deactivate it by using the same /remote-control once again, there you have it.
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.119
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Other Linux
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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