CLAUDE_CODE_FORCE_BRIDGE
Updated by Alex Sorokoletov
CLAUDE_CODE_FORCE_BRIDGE is a Claude Code environment variable. Removed between v2.1.245 and v2.1.247, so current releases ignore it. It is not in the official reference.
| Status | Removed between v2.1.245 and v2.1.247 |
|---|---|
| Added | Added between v2.1.143 and v2.1.212 |
| Category | Sessions |
| Official docs | Not listed |
How to set it
For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:
export CLAUDE_CODE_FORCE_BRIDGE=<value>
claudeTo apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:
// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"env": {
"CLAUDE_CODE_FORCE_BRIDGE": "<value>"
}
}Related variables
CLAUDE_BRIDGE_REATTACH_SEQ: Sequence number for the bridge reconnection protocol.CLAUDE_BRIDGE_REATTACH_SESSION: Session identity used during bridge reconnection.CLAUDE_BRIDGE_USE_CCR_V2: Toggle for CCR v2 bridge protocol — companion to the existing CLAUDE_CODE_USE_CCR_V2 introduced in v2.1.69.CLAUDE_CODE_BRIDGE_SESSION_IDCLAUDE_CODE_FORCE_SESSION_PERSISTENCECLAUDE_BRIDGE_REATTACH_GROUPINGCLAUDE_BRIDGE_REATTACH_NO_BACKFILLCLAUDE_BRIDGE_REATTACH_OUTBOUND_ONLY
Frequently asked questions
Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_FORCE_BRIDGE?
Removed between v2.1.245 and v2.1.247, so current releases ignore it.
How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_FORCE_BRIDGE?
Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_FORCE_BRIDGE=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.