[BUG] Trying to hide Claude Code with system shortcut cmd+h opens terminal instead of hiding the window

Status Open
Reported on v2.1.216
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 0 comments · opened Jul 22, 2026

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  • [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?

Claude Code intercepts cmd+h to open the terminal when open in Code mode. Working as intended in one sense. But cmd+h is a system level shortcut. Naturally there are many, i do believe this is quite a common one. cmd+m to minimize still works. But i tend to use cmd+h, i prefer it as it's faster and hides all windows. I expect many others do too.

This is not in VSCode like #44621 or #39429 this is with the normal Claude Code macos desktop app.

What Should Happen?

Hide the window like all other macos apps i use.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

Open Claude Code (macos app).
Switch to Code mode.
Hit cmd+h.

Claude Model

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Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

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Claude Code Version

2.1.216

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Other

Additional Information

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