[BUG] Routines: no way to stop/cancel a running scheduled session
Open 💬 3 comments Opened May 4, 2026 by AlexvandenBerg
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?
Problem
When a scheduled Routine run gets stuck or runs unexpectedly long, there is no way
to kill it — neither from the Routines UI (no Stop/Cancel button on a running run)
nor programmatically (TaskStop only works for tasks spawned within the current session).
Current behavior
- The Routines UI shows the run as active but offers no cancel action.
- TaskStop requires a task_id that is not exposed for remote scheduled sessions.
- The run from May 1 has been stuck for 3+ days with no way to terminate it.
Expected behavior
- A Stop / Cancel button on any active run in the Routines UI.
- Or: expose the task_id of a running routine session so it can be stopped via TaskStop.
Environment
- Claude Code desktop app / Routines feature
- OS: Windows 11 Pro
What Should Happen?
There should be an option to kill a running routine.
Error Messages/Logs
n.a.
Steps to Reproduce
Hard to reproduce. This was caused while setting up my first routine.
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
Claude 1.5354.0 (9a9e3d) 2026-04-29T01:14:34.000Z
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
<img width="1917" height="1090" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d8fe69af-87eb-4fb2-b935-2f62394e95fd" />
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