CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_TASKS

Updated October 13, 2026 by Alex Sorokoletov

CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_TASKS is a Claude Code environment variable: Enable the task system. 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_ENABLE_TASKS=<value>
claude

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

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

Release notes that mention it

Related variables

CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_AWAY_SUMMARY: Enables generation of a summary when the user returns after being away from an active session.
CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_CFC: Enable Claude for Chrome browser automation.
CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_PROMPT_SUGGESTION: Enables a prompt suggestion feature in the Claude Code UI.
CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_SDK_FILE_CHECKPOINTING: Enable file checkpointing in SDK mode.
CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_XAA: Enables an internal feature flagged as "XAA." The acronym is opaque, but the ENABLE_ prefix and proximity to other experimental flags suggest this is an opt-in capability still under development.
ENABLE_BETA_TRACING_DETAILED: Enable detailed beta tracing.
ENABLE_BTW: Enable "by the way" suggestions.
ENABLE_PROMPT_CACHING_1H

Frequently asked questions

What does CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_TASKS do?

Enable the task system

Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_TASKS?

Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294.

How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_TASKS?

Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_TASKS=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.