CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_HOST_OVERRIDE
Updated by Alex Sorokoletov
CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_HOST_OVERRIDE is a Claude Code environment variable: Custom host address for IDE communication. 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 | Terminal and UI |
| Official docs | Listed |
How to set it
For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:
export CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_HOST_OVERRIDE=<value>
claudeTo apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:
// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"env": {
"CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_HOST_OVERRIDE": "<value>"
}
}Release notes that mention it
Related variables
CLAUDE_CODE_BLOCKING_LIMIT_OVERRIDE: Override token limit for input blocking.CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_SKIP_AUTO_INSTALL: Skip automatic IDE extension install.CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_SKIP_VALID_CHECK: Bypass IDE extension validation checks.CLAUDE_CODE_PROVIDER_MANAGED_BY_HOST: Indicates that the API provider configuration is managed by the host application rather than by Claude Code itself.CLAUDE_CODE_OVERRIDE_DATECLAUDE_COWORK_MEMORY_PATH_OVERRIDECLAUDE_RUNNER_DISABLE_AWAITING_ACTION_OVERRIDECLAUDE_AX_PREPARK_MS
Frequently asked questions
What does CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_HOST_OVERRIDE do?
Custom host address for IDE communication
Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_HOST_OVERRIDE?
Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294.
How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_HOST_OVERRIDE?
Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_HOST_OVERRIDE=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.