[BUG] Slow startup due to massive .claude.json
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Aug 13, 2025 by adstastic Closed Aug 19, 2025
Environment
- Platform (select one):
- [x] Anthropic API
- [ ] AWS Bedrock
- [ ] Google Vertex AI
- [ ] Other: <!-- specify -->
- Claude CLI version: 1.0.77 (Claude Code)
- Operating System: macOS Sequoia 15.6 (Build 24G84)
- Terminal: iTerm2 Build 3.5.14
Bug Description
Claude Code startup takes several seconds.
Steps to Reproduce
- Run
claude - Wait
- See prompt
Expected Behavior
Startup instantly, like it used to
Actual Behavior
Takes ~5 seconds
Additional Context
May be related to huge .claude.json
https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/1449
❯ du -h .claude.json
238M .claude.json
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