CLAUDE_CODE_HIDE_CWD

Updated October 13, 2026 by Alex Sorokoletov

CLAUDE_CODE_HIDE_CWD is a Claude Code environment variable: Changelog-confirmed[1] (v2.1.119): hides the working directory display in the startup logo. Useful for shared terminals, screen shares, or documentation screenshots where the cwd reveals sensitive path structure. Added between v2.1.118 and v2.1.123 and still present in v2.1.294. It is listed in the official reference.

How to set it

For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:

export CLAUDE_CODE_HIDE_CWD=<value>
claude

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

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

Release notes that mention it

• Claude Code v2.1.123 — Background Daemons, Agent Fleets, and CoWork Memory

Related variables

• CLAUDE_CODE_HIDE_SETTINGS_HINT
• CLAUDE_AX_PREPARK_MS
• CLAUDE_AX_SCREEN_READER
• CLAUDE_AX_STARTUP_QUIET_MS: Startup quiet window (milliseconds) for screen-reader mode.
• CLAUDE_CODE_ACCESSIBILITY: Enable accessibility mode; disables cursor hiding.
• CLAUDE_CODE_ALT_SCREEN_FULL_REPAINT
• CLAUDE_CODE_BLOCKING_LIMIT_OVERRIDE: Override token limit for input blocking.
• CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_ALTERNATE_SCREEN: Prevents the TUI from using the terminal alternate screen buffer.

Frequently asked questions

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