[BUG] Screen flickering when navigating into Agent session via arrow key (Windows Terminal)

Resolved 💬 5 comments Opened May 19, 2026 by Challeskib Closed May 21, 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?

When in Agent mode, pressing the right arrow key to enter/open a session causes persistent screen flickering. The entire terminal content rapidly redraws, making the session unusable until the flicker stops or I navigate away.

What Should Happen?

Smooth, flicker-free transition into the Agent session.

Error Messages/Logs

No error messages visible. The flicker is purely visual.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Launch claude in Windows Terminal
  2. Enter Agent mode
  3. Arrow down to an existing session
  4. Press right arrow key to open/enter that session
  5. Observe screen flickering

Claude Model

Opus

Is this a regression?

I don't know

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.144

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

Windows Terminal

Additional Information

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