[BUG] Claude Code double-Escape to clear prompt causes CLI to hang on macOS

Status Open
Reported on v2.1.220
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Activity 0 comments · opened Aug 3, 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?

Double-Escape to clear a Prompt causes Claude Code to freeze.

What Should Happen?

Claude should clear prompt when pressing Double-Escape.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Type a prompt in Claude Code in VS Code
  2. Press Esc twice to clear the prompt
  3. Claude Code freezes and can be exited only by pressing Ctrl+C

Claude Model

Not sure / Multiple models

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.220

Platform

Other

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

VS Code integrated terminal

Additional Information

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