CLAUDE_CODE_BLOCKING_LIMIT_OVERRIDE
Updated by Alex Sorokoletov
CLAUDE_CODE_BLOCKING_LIMIT_OVERRIDE is a Claude Code environment variable: Override token limit for input blocking. Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294. It is not in the official reference.
| Status | Present in v2.1.294 |
|---|---|
| Added | Present since v2.1.69 or earlier |
| Category | Terminal and UI |
| Official docs | Not listed |
How to set it
For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:
export CLAUDE_CODE_BLOCKING_LIMIT_OVERRIDE=<value>
claudeTo apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:
// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"env": {
"CLAUDE_CODE_BLOCKING_LIMIT_OVERRIDE": "<value>"
}
}Release notes that mention it
Related variables
CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_HOST_OVERRIDE: Custom host address for IDE communication.CLAUDE_CODE_OVERRIDE_DATECLAUDE_COWORK_MEMORY_PATH_OVERRIDECLAUDE_RUNNER_DISABLE_AWAITING_ACTION_OVERRIDECLAUDE_AX_PREPARK_MSCLAUDE_AX_SCREEN_READERCLAUDE_AX_STARTUP_QUIET_MS: Startup quiet window (milliseconds) for screen-reader mode.CLAUDE_CODE_ACCESSIBILITY: Enable accessibility mode; disables cursor hiding.
Frequently asked questions
What does CLAUDE_CODE_BLOCKING_LIMIT_OVERRIDE do?
Override token limit for input blocking
Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_BLOCKING_LIMIT_OVERRIDE?
Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294.
How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_BLOCKING_LIMIT_OVERRIDE?
Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_BLOCKING_LIMIT_OVERRIDE=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.