CLAUDE_CODE_GLOB_TIMEOUT_SECONDS
Updated by Alex Sorokoletov
CLAUDE_CODE_GLOB_TIMEOUT_SECONDS is a Claude Code environment variable: Timeout for glob operations; default 20s (WSL: 60s). 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 | Network and proxy |
| Official docs | Listed |
How to set it
For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:
export CLAUDE_CODE_GLOB_TIMEOUT_SECONDS=<value>
claudeTo apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:
// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"env": {
"CLAUDE_CODE_GLOB_TIMEOUT_SECONDS": "<value>"
}
}Release notes that mention it
Related variables
API_FORCE_IDLE_TIMEOUTAPI_TIMEOUT_MS: Request timeout in milliseconds.BASH_DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MSBASH_MAX_TIMEOUT_MSCLAUDE_AFK_TIMEOUT_MSCLAUDE_ASYNC_AGENT_STALL_TIMEOUT_MS: Default 600,000ms (10 minutes).CLAUDE_BYTE_STREAM_IDLE_TIMEOUT_MSCLAUDE_CODE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT_MS
Frequently asked questions
What does CLAUDE_CODE_GLOB_TIMEOUT_SECONDS do?
Timeout for glob operations; default 20s (WSL: 60s)
Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_GLOB_TIMEOUT_SECONDS?
Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294.
How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_GLOB_TIMEOUT_SECONDS?
Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_GLOB_TIMEOUT_SECONDS=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.