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claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] TUI in Claude Code CLI instances using subscription via CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN is misleading [1 comments, 2 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#52671•Fetched 2026-04-24 10:42:52
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What's Wrong?

It is awesome that I can use claude setup-token to use my subscription Claude Code CLI instances installed on setups without a browser. However the TUI when I use the CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN (from doing claude setup-token) is misleading as it is not clear if I am using my Claude subscription or an Anthropic API key.

Show here is a screenshot of my Claude Code CLI instance logged in my Claude subscription auth flow:

<img width="508" height="374" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/67578e51-85d2-42c7-941d-233589afd65c" />

Note how the Claude Code banner shows "Claude Pro" (or respective subscription tier) and how a Current session usage bar is shown.

Now here is a screenshot of my other Claude Code CLI instance logged in with my CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN:

<img width="509" height="280" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3eca147e-10bb-4d7e-ab9d-118f31b39e3a" />

Note how the Claude Code banner shows "Claude API" and how I can't track my current session.

What Should Happen?

The TUI should make it very clear that I am using my subscription when using the CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN and I should be able to track my current session usage with a usage bar just like in Claude Code CLI instances logged in with the subscription auth flow.

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Steps to Reproduce

  1. Log into Claude Code CLI using subscription auth flow.
  2. Note how the Claude Code banner shows "Claude Pro" (or respective subscription tier)
  3. Run /usage command.
  4. Note how a Current session usage bar is shown.
  5. In another Claude Code CLI installation, use export CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN=your-token (from running claude setup-token) to log in.
  6. Note how the Claude Code banner shows "Claude API."
  7. Run /usage command.
  8. Note how I can't track my current session.

Claude Model

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Is this a regression?

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Last Working Version

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Claude Code Version

2.1.119 (Claude Code)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

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TL;DR

The issue can be addressed by modifying the TUI to clearly indicate when a user is logged in with their subscription using the CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN.

Guidance

  • Review the code responsible for rendering the Claude Code banner and usage bar to ensure it correctly handles the CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN authentication method.
  • Update the TUI to display the subscription tier (e.g., "Claude Pro") when a user is logged in with their subscription via the CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN.
  • Implement a usage bar for the current session when a user is logged in with the CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN, similar to the one displayed when using the subscription auth flow.
  • Verify that the changes do not introduce any regressions in the subscription auth flow or other authentication methods.

Example

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Notes

The solution may require modifications to the Claude Code CLI's authentication and UI rendering logic. It is essential to ensure that the changes do not affect other authentication methods or introduce any security vulnerabilities.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by modifying the TUI to correctly handle the CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN authentication method, as this will provide a clear indication of the user's subscription status and allow them to track their current session usage.

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