[BUG] idle claude-code is consuming my 3% cpu usage.
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Sep 30, 2025 by eval-exec Closed Oct 3, 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?
When I'm running claude-code, I see my claude is consuming my 3% cpu usage.
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What Should Happen?
I think when claude is idle, the cpu usage should be 0%.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- launch claude-code
- sending something
- waiting claude-code be idle.
- launch htop, you will see claude-code is consuming 3% cpu usage.
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.0.1(Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Other
Additional Information
_No response_
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