[BUG] https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/69354..Issue still exists

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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?

Steps to Reproduce
Have a working ~/.claude.json with MCP server config
Add / comment / block anywhere in the file
Save the file
Restart Claude Code

What Should Happen?

Steps to Reproduce
Have a working ~/.claude.json with MCP server config
Add / comment / block anywhere in the file
Save the file
Restart Claude Code

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

Steps to Reproduce
Have a working ~/.claude.json with MCP server config
Add / comment / block anywhere in the file
Save the file
Restart Claude Code

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

Claude 1.32352.1 (6c6aa5) 2026-08-18T00:07:03.000Z

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

_No response_