claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug] /clear command causes excessive processing delay instead of immediate context reset [1 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#56272Fetched 2026-05-06 06:32:33
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Error Message

[{"error":"Error: NON-FATAL: Lock acquisition failed for /Users/steelix/.local/share/claude/versions/2.1.128 (expected in multi-process scenarios)\n at Nq6 (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:2764:2177)\n at uGH (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:2764:1257)\n at processTicksAndRejections (native:7:39)","timestamp":"2026-05-05T09:23:04.280Z"}]

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[{"error":"Error: NON-FATAL: Lock acquisition failed for /Users/steelix/.local/share/claude/versions/2.1.128 (expected in multi-process scenarios)\n    at Nq6 (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:2764:2177)\n    at uGH (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:2764:1257)\n    at processTicksAndRejections (native:7:39)","timestamp":"2026-05-05T09:23:04.280Z"}]
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Bug Description When using /clear nowadays Claude sometimes thinks for up to several minutes when it should just wipe the context and restart from zero. One second operation tops

Environment Info

  • Platform: darwin
  • Terminal: tmux
  • Version: 2.1.128
  • Feedback ID: 057285c7-ae2e-44f8-b9ca-665291a4f61a

Errors

[{"error":"Error: NON-FATAL: Lock acquisition failed for /Users/steelix/.local/share/claude/versions/2.1.128 (expected in multi-process scenarios)\n    at Nq6 (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:2764:2177)\n    at uGH (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:2764:1257)\n    at processTicksAndRejections (native:7:39)","timestamp":"2026-05-05T09:23:04.280Z"}]

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TL;DR

The issue might be resolved by addressing the lock acquisition failure in the Claude application, potentially related to multi-process scenarios.

Guidance

  • Investigate the lock acquisition failure error in the provided error log, which suggests a problem with accessing /Users/steelix/.local/share/claude/versions/2.1.128.
  • Consider the implications of running Claude in a multi-process scenario, as hinted by the error message, and assess if this is the intended usage.
  • Review the application's documentation or support resources for guidance on handling lock acquisition failures or multi-process usage.
  • Temporarily, try stopping all Claude processes and then attempt the /clear operation again to see if the issue persists.

Example

No specific code snippet can be provided without more context on the Claude application's internal workings.

Notes

The provided information does not specify how Claude is being used (e.g., directly, through scripts, or integrated with other tools), which could be crucial for diagnosing the issue. The error message implies a potential issue with concurrent access, but without more details, it's challenging to provide a definitive fix.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the information, a straightforward fix isn't apparent, but attempting to manage or avoid multi-process scenarios when using the /clear command might mitigate the issue.

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