CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_TERMINAL_TITLE
Updated by Alex Sorokoletov
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_TERMINAL_TITLE is a Claude Code environment variable: Stop Claude Code from setting the terminal title. 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 | Terminal and UI |
| Official docs | Listed |
How to set it
For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:
export CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_TERMINAL_TITLE=<value>
claudeTo apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:
// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"env": {
"CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_TERMINAL_TITLE": "<value>"
}
}Release notes that mention it
Related variables
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_ALTERNATE_SCREEN: Prevents the TUI from using the terminal alternate screen buffer.CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_MOUSE: Disables all mouse input handling in the terminal UI.CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_MOUSE_CLICKS: Granular mouse click disable, added in v2.1.88.CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_VIRTUAL_SCROLL: Disable virtual scrolling in terminal UI.CLAUDE_CODE_FORCE_TERMINAL_IMAGESCLAUDE_CODE_RELAUNCH_TERMINAL_SIZECLAUDE_CODE_TERMINAL_RECORDINGCLAUDE_RUNNER_DISABLE_AWAITING_ACTION_OVERRIDE
Frequently asked questions
What does CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_TERMINAL_TITLE do?
Stop Claude Code from setting the terminal title
Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_TERMINAL_TITLE?
Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294.
How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_TERMINAL_TITLE?
Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_TERMINAL_TITLE=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.