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Claude Code Issues / #77389

[Bug] Stream stalls immediately on first API request with "Waiting for API response" retry loop

Open 💬 0 comments Opened Jul 14, 2026 by Elaine2899

Bug Description
I am encountering a persistent and recurring issue where Claude Code immediately runs into a stream stall and gets stuck on "Waiting for API response · will retry in..." right after starting a fresh session. This issue is NOT an isolated event; it has been happening consistently for the past several days. Since it occurs on a brand new launch, it completely rules out any context window accumulation or token size pressure. The streaming connection simply fails to sustain right from the first request, leading to mid-stream stall errors. ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Start a fresh Claude Code session in a clean workspace. 2. Submit the initial prompt or wait for the tool initialization. 3. The stream immediately stalls, displaying the "Waiting for API response" countdown loop, and eventually fails entirely.

Environment Info

  • Platform: darwin
  • Terminal: vscode
  • Version: 2.1.208
  • Feedback ID: 262d47db-69b2-4c57-9c63-bd14dad7d929

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