CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_LAUNCHER_SIGN_IN

Updated October 21, 2026 by Alex Sorokoletov

CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_LAUNCHER_SIGN_IN is a Claude Code environment variable: When set, the launcher sign-in path reports switched_off and does not offer launcher sign-in. Added in v2.1.307 and still present in v2.1.307. It is not in the official reference.

Status	Present in v2.1.307
Added	Added in v2.1.307
Category	Feature toggles
Official docs	Not listed

How to set it

For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:

export CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_LAUNCHER_SIGN_IN=<value>
claude

To apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:

// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
  "env": {
    "CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_LAUNCHER_SIGN_IN": "<value>"
  }
}

Release notes that mention it

claude-code-env-vars-v2-1-307

Related variables

CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_ARTIFACT
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_ATTACHMENTS: File/image attachments.
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_CFC_PROMPT
CLAUDE_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.
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_EXPLORE_INHERIT_CAP: Lets the built-in Explore search agent run at the parent model instead of a cheaper capped default.
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_FILE_CHECKPOINTING: Git-based file checkpointing/backup.

Frequently asked questions

What does CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_LAUNCHER_SIGN_IN do?

When set, the launcher sign-in path reports switched_off and does not offer launcher sign-in.

Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_LAUNCHER_SIGN_IN?

Added in v2.1.307 and still present in v2.1.307.

How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_LAUNCHER_SIGN_IN?

Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_LAUNCHER_SIGN_IN=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.