[BUG] Unable to type the "@" character in the Claude Code terminal interface

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Aug 8, 2025 by pcoterecollective Closed Aug 15, 2025

Bug Description

Unable to type the "@" character in the Claude Code terminal interface, despite it working normally in the IDE and other applications.

Environment

  • OS: macOS (Darwin 24.5.0)
  • Claude Code Version: 1.0.71
  • Keyboard Layout: CanadianFrench-PC

## Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open Claude Code terminal in IntelliJ IDE
  2. Try to type "@" using normal key combination (Option + 2 on CanadianFrench-PC)
  3. Character does not appear

## Expected Behavior
The "@" character should appear when typed, as it does in other applications.

## Actual Behavior
The "@" character does not appear in the terminal input.

## Additional Context

  • "@" works normally in the IDE portion of the same application
  • "@" works in other terminal applications (Terminal.app, iTerm2, etc.)
  • Other special characters may also be affected (not tested)

## Attempted Solutions

  • Tried Option + 2, Alt + 64
  • Verified keyboard layout settings
  • Issue persists across terminal sessions

Additional Context

  • Happens on both IntelliJ plugin and Integrated IntelliJ terminal (zsh)

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