[BUG] Hitting ESC to exit /bashes also aborts active task

Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Aug 23, 2025 by cowwoc Closed Jan 4, 2026

Environment

  • Platform (select one):
  • [x] Anthropic API
  • [ ] AWS Bedrock
  • [ ] Google Vertex AI
  • [ ] Other: <!-- specify -->
  • Claude CLI version: v24.6.0
  • Operating System: Windows 11
  • Terminal: Windows Terminal

Bug Description

If I run /bashes while claude code is "thinking" (e.g., ✻ Pouncing… (esc to interrupt)) and /bashes shows that there are No background shells currently running, it says I should hit ESC To exit /bashes but when I do, it also interrupts the ongoing task.

Expected Behavior

Hitting ESC once should exit the slash command without interrupting claude code.

Actual Behavior

ESC exits the slash command and interrupts claude code.

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