[BUG] Text box clears with arrow down, content lost
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Sep 11, 2025 by antonkoenig Closed Sep 14, 2025
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?
Since Claude Code starts background tasks, the arrow down key is for navigation to background tasks enabled. But it clears the prompt draft text box and the content is lost then.
What Should Happen?
Don't clear the prompt or have the user navigate up back to the prompt draft.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
Enter prompt. Press key 'down'. Text box clears. Press key 'up'. An older prompt shows up.
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
1.0.110 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
PowerShell
Additional Information
_No response_
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