CLAUDE_CODE_GZIP_CCR_REQUEST_BODIES
Updated by Alex Sorokoletov
CLAUDE_CODE_GZIP_CCR_REQUEST_BODIES is a Claude Code environment variable. Added between v2.1.245 and v2.1.247 and still present in v2.1.295. It is not in the official reference.
| Status | Present in v2.1.295 |
|---|---|
| Added | Added between v2.1.245 and v2.1.247 |
| Category | Network and proxy |
| Official docs | Not listed |
How to set it
For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:
export CLAUDE_CODE_GZIP_CCR_REQUEST_BODIES=<value>
claudeTo apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:
// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"env": {
"CLAUDE_CODE_GZIP_CCR_REQUEST_BODIES": "<value>"
}
}Related variables
CLAUDE_CODE_GZIP_REQUEST_BODIESCLAUDE_CODE_GZIP_REQUEST_BODY_BLOCKS: Selects one of two gzip modes (1 or 2) for API request bodies at least 512KB in size; any other value, and the default, leaves it off.CLAUDE_CODE_GZIP_REQUEST_BODY_LEVELCLAUDE_CODE_CCR_EARLY_REMOTE_CONNECTCLAUDE_CODE_WEBFETCH_USE_CCR_PROXYCLAUDE_CODE_WEBSEARCH_USE_CCR_PROXYANTHROPIC_BASE_URL: Custom endpoint for Anthropic services.API_FORCE_IDLE_TIMEOUT
Frequently asked questions
Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_GZIP_CCR_REQUEST_BODIES?
Added between v2.1.245 and v2.1.247 and still present in v2.1.295.
How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_GZIP_CCR_REQUEST_BODIES?
Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_GZIP_CCR_REQUEST_BODIES=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.