CLAUDE_CODE_BASH_EDIT_DIFF
Updated by Alex Sorokoletov
CLAUDE_CODE_BASH_EDIT_DIFF is a Claude Code environment variable. Added between v2.1.266 and v2.1.269 and still present in v2.1.294. It is listed in the official reference.
| Status | Present in v2.1.294 |
|---|---|
| Added | Added between v2.1.266 and v2.1.269 |
| Category | Shell and tools |
| Official docs | Listed |
How to set it
For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:
export CLAUDE_CODE_BASH_EDIT_DIFF=<value>
claudeTo apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:
// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"env": {
"CLAUDE_CODE_BASH_EDIT_DIFF": "<value>"
}
}Release notes that mention it
- Claude Code Version Tracker: Undocumented Env Vars, Feature Gates & Models
- claude-code-env-vars-v2-1-269
Related variables
BASH_MAX_OUTPUT_LENGTH: Max bash output character length.CLAUDE_BASH_MAINTAIN_PROJECT_WORKING_DIR: Maintain consistent working directory across commands.CLAUDE_BASH_NO_LOGIN: Replaced by CLAUDE_CODE_SHELL_PREFIX.CLAUDE_CODE_GIT_BASH_PATH: Git Bash executable path (Windows).CLAUDE_CODE_BASH_OUTPUT_AUDIENCE_NOTECLAUDE_CODE_TEST_NO_GIT_BASHCLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_ADVISOR_TOOL: Disables what appears to be an internal advisory tool.CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_BG_SHELL_PRESSURE_REAP
Frequently asked questions
Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_BASH_EDIT_DIFF?
Added between v2.1.266 and v2.1.269 and still present in v2.1.294.
How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_BASH_EDIT_DIFF?
Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_BASH_EDIT_DIFF=value), or add it to the "env" object in ~/.claude/settings.json to apply it to every session.
All variables, searchable: Claude Code environment variables.