claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Backspace/Ctrl+Backspace keys reversed in CLI on Windows PowerShell [1 participants]

TL;DR

The issue may be resolved by adjusting the input handler in Claude Code CLI to correctly interpret Backspace and Ctrl+Backspace key presses on Windows 11.

Guidance

• Verify that the issue is indeed specific to Claude Code CLI by testing Backspace and Ctrl+Backspace in a standard PowerShell prompt to confirm the expected behavior.
• Investigate the input handler implementation in Claude Code CLI to identify where the key press events are being processed and corrected.
• Check for any platform-specific code paths in the input handler that might be causing the reversed behavior on Windows 11.
• Consider temporarily using a different terminal or shell to isolate if the issue is specific to PowerShell or a more general problem with Claude Code CLI on Windows.

Notes

The provided information suggests the issue lies within Claude Code CLI's input handling on Windows, but without access to the codebase, it's challenging to provide a precise fix. The problem does not seem to be related to PSReadLine keybindings, as they are correctly configured.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the issue appears to be specific to Claude Code CLI's input handler on Windows, and without a clear indication of a version fix, applying a workaround or fix directly to the input handler code seems most appropriate. This could involve modifying how key press events are interpreted to match standard terminal behavior.