[BUG] Claude code silently crashes with code 1 if NODE_OPTIONS='--inspect' is set in project env file

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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?

when i try to run my node.js project with NODE_OPTIONS='--inspect' in my env file, Claude silently crashes. even if .env file is claudeignore file.

What Should Happen?

Claude code should run start in terminal.

Error Messages/Logs

It's a silent exit, does not throw any errors.

Steps to Reproduce

1. create a node.js project
2. create a env file.
3. set NODE_OPTIONS='--inspect'

Claude Model

Sonnet (default)

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

2.0.0

Claude Code Version

2.0.1

Platform

Google Vertex AI

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

iTerm2

Additional Information

_No response_