CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_FILE_CHECKPOINTING
Updated by Alex Sorokoletov
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_FILE_CHECKPOINTING is a Claude Code environment variable: Git-based file checkpointing/backup. Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294. It is listed in the official reference.
| Status | Present in v2.1.294 |
|---|---|
| Added | Present since v2.1.69 or earlier |
| Category | Feature toggles |
| Official docs | Listed |
How to set it
For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:
export CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_FILE_CHECKPOINTING=<value>
claudeTo apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:
// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"env": {
"CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_FILE_CHECKPOINTING": "<value>"
}
}Release notes that mention it
Related variables
CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_SDK_FILE_CHECKPOINTING: Enable file checkpointing in SDK mode.CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_ADMIN_ENV_UNIONCLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_ARTIFACTCLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_ATTACHMENTS: File/image attachments.CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_CFC_PROMPTCLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_COMMAND_INJECTION_CHECK: Previously allowed disabling command injection detection.CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_CRON: Disable cron/scheduled task functionality.CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_EXPERIMENTAL_BETAS: Experimental beta API features.
Frequently asked questions
What does CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_FILE_CHECKPOINTING do?
Git-based file checkpointing/backup
Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_FILE_CHECKPOINTING?
Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294.
How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_FILE_CHECKPOINTING?
Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_FILE_CHECKPOINTING=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.