[BUG] Claude Code -p in non interactive mode takes in minutes, while the same in claude code interactive mode is very fast. Why? How can I speed up the Claude Code in non interactive mode
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened May 5, 2025 by palashk290195 Closed May 5, 2025
Environment
- Platform (select one):
- [X] Anthropic API
- [ ] AWS Bedrock
- [ ] Google Vertex AI
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- Claude CLI version: <!-- output of
claude --version--> X - Operating System: <!-- e.g. macOS 14.3, Windows 11, Ubuntu 22.04 -->
- Terminal: <!-- e.g. iTerm2, Terminal App -->
Bug Description
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Run
claude code -p "explain this code base"
vs claude and then ask explain this code base
there is a huge difference in the time it takes
Steps to Reproduce
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Expected Behavior
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The speed in non interactive mode and interactive mode should be same
Actual Behavior
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Its very slow in non interactive mode
Additional Context
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