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claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug] Scrolling disrupted by output while reading chat history in iTerm2 [2 comments, 3 participants]

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Bug Description When running claude code in iTerm2 on MacOS (seen on multiple OS versions on M1+), if you scroll up to read the chat history while a prompt is running, when it prints new content to screen, it will sometimes bump your scroll position to the top, losing your place. This makes it impossible to read a longer chat output while it's actively writing that output.

Environment Info

  • Platform: darwin
  • Terminal: iTerm.app
  • Version: 2.1.112
  • Feedback ID: c41216c0-f8af-4003-9c84-be4ef0b5c059

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TL;DR

The issue can be mitigated by finding a way to prevent the terminal from scrolling to the top when new content is printed while reading chat history.

Guidance

  • Investigate if iTerm2 has a setting to disable automatic scrolling to the top when new output is printed.
  • Check if there's an option in the claude code to pause or buffer output while the user is scrolling through the chat history.
  • Look into using a different terminal emulator to see if the issue is specific to iTerm2.
  • Consider reporting the issue to the iTerm2 developers, as it may be a bug in their application.

Notes

The issue seems to be related to the interaction between the claude code and the iTerm2 terminal emulator, so any solution may depend on the specific implementation of these components.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Since the issue is likely related to the terminal emulator, trying a different terminal or adjusting settings in iTerm2 may provide a temporary solution until a fix is available.

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