claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Ctrl-Z should not exit without warning [1 comments, 2 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#53251Fetched 2026-04-26 05:20:31
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  • I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

It is to easy to accidentally exit without warning - particularly after a long session, this can lead to lost context/work.

What Should Happen?

Claude should prompt for exit confirmation, default should be No.

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Steps to Reproduce

'Accidentally' press ctrl-z after a 16hr session and see how much you need to repeat yourself to get back where you were!

Claude Model

Opus

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

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Claude Code Version

2.1.1.119

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Ubuntu/Debian Linux

Terminal/Shell

WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)

Additional Information

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TL;DR

Implement an exit confirmation prompt in Claude Code to prevent accidental exits and data loss.

Guidance

  • Review the code changes between the last working version and the current version (2.1.1.119) to identify the regression cause.
  • Consider adding a simple confirmation dialog or prompt when the user attempts to exit, with a default response of "No" to prevent accidental exits.
  • Investigate the ctrl-z behavior in the WSL environment to determine if it's a contributing factor to the issue.
  • Test the exit functionality with different keyboard shortcuts and scenarios to ensure the prompt works as expected.

Notes

The lack of information about the last working version and the specific code changes makes it challenging to provide a precise fix. Additionally, the issue might be related to the WSL environment or the Anthropic API, which could require further investigation.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by implementing an exit confirmation prompt, as this is a regression and the previous version had the desired behavior. This will help prevent data loss and provide a better user experience until the root cause is identified and fixed.

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