CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_SKIP_AUTO_INSTALL

Updated October 13, 2026 by Alex Sorokoletov

CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_SKIP_AUTO_INSTALL is a Claude Code environment variable: Skip automatic IDE extension install. 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_SKIP_AUTO_INSTALL=<value>
claude

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

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

Related variables

CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_SKIP_VALID_CHECK: Bypass IDE extension validation checks.
CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_HOST_OVERRIDE: Custom host address for IDE communication.
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.

Frequently asked questions

What does CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_SKIP_AUTO_INSTALL do?

Skip automatic IDE extension install

Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_SKIP_AUTO_INSTALL?

Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294.

How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_SKIP_AUTO_INSTALL?

Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_IDE_SKIP_AUTO_INSTALL=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.