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claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Claude Code process locks up after /memory opens file in editor [2 comments, 2 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#45434•Fetched 2026-04-09 08:05:31
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  • I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Using /memory and selecting an item (e.g. option 1 — User memory) launches the file in the configured editor. When the editor takes focus and you return to the Claude Code terminal, the process is locked up — no keyboard input is accepted and the session must be force-closed.

What Should Happen?

Claude Code remains responsive after launching the editor. The /memory TUI is still visible and dismissible with Esc, or the session returns to the prompt.

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Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open Claude Code (claude) in a terminal
  2. Type /memory and press Enter
  3. Press 1 to select "User memory" — the file opens in your editor (VS Code)
  4. Return to the Claude Code terminal
  5. Observe: terminal is locked — no keyboard input is processed; Esc, Ctrl+C, and other keys have no effect

Claude Model

Sonnet (default)

Is this a regression?

I don't know

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

2.1.84 (Claude Code)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

❯ /memory

──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Memory

Auto-memory: on
Auto-dream: off · never

❯ 1. User memory Saved in ~/.claude/CLAUDE.md 2. Project memory Saved in ./CLAUDE.md 3. Open auto-memory folder

Learn more: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/memory

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TL;DR

The issue can be mitigated by modifying the way Claude Code handles external editor launches, potentially by running the editor in a separate process or using a different launch method.

Guidance

  • Investigate the launch method used by Claude Code to open the editor, as it may be causing the terminal to lock up.
  • Consider using a different editor or launch configuration to see if the issue persists.
  • Look into running the editor in a separate process or using a tool like open or xdg-open to launch the editor, which might help prevent the terminal from locking up.
  • Review the documentation for Claude Code and the Anthropics API to see if there are any known issues or workarounds related to editor integration.

Notes

The issue may be related to the specific editor or launch configuration used, and further investigation is needed to determine the root cause.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: The issue can be mitigated by modifying the launch method or using a different editor, and applying a workaround is a safer approach until the root cause is determined.

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