[BUG] Claude code should briefly block input when prompting for user input
Status Open
Reported on v2.1.220
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 0 comments · opened Jul 30, 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 I'm writing a prompt and are about te hit enter, Claude Code can inject a permission prompt that I will then approve without even being able to read it.
What Should Happen?
Claude should block confirming inputs for a 1 or 2 seconds to prevent unintended approvals
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
Have claude run an action in the background that will eventually require user input.
Start writing a prompt, hit enter as soon as the user input request appears.
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
No, this never worked
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.220 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
iTerm2
Additional Information
_No response_