CLAUDE_CODE_FEDERATION_CACHE_DIR
Updated by Alex Sorokoletov
CLAUDE_CODE_FEDERATION_CACHE_DIR is a Claude Code environment variable. Added between v2.1.241 and v2.1.245 and still present in v2.1.295. It is not in the official reference.
| Status | Present in v2.1.295 |
|---|---|
| Added | Added between v2.1.241 and v2.1.245 |
| Category | Other |
| Official docs | Not listed |
How to set it
For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:
export CLAUDE_CODE_FEDERATION_CACHE_DIR=<value>
claudeTo apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:
// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"env": {
"CLAUDE_CODE_FEDERATION_CACHE_DIR": "<value>"
}
}Release notes that mention it
- Claude Code Version Tracker: Undocumented Env Vars, Feature Gates & Models
- claude-code-env-vars-v2-1-245
Related variables
ANTHROPIC_FEDERATION_RULE_IDCLAUDE_CODE_PROJECT_DIR_NAMECLAUDE_CODE_PROMPT_CACHE_TTLCLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR: Custom config directory.CLAUDE_JOB_DIR: Working directory for a background job, independent of the daemon's own cwd.CLAUDE_PROJECT_DIR: Override project directory.CLAUDE_CODE_DIR_SYNC_ARCHIVECLAUDE_CODE_DIR_SYNC_ENGINE
Frequently asked questions
Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_FEDERATION_CACHE_DIR?
Added between v2.1.241 and v2.1.245 and still present in v2.1.295.
How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_FEDERATION_CACHE_DIR?
Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_FEDERATION_CACHE_DIR=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.