CLAUDE_CODE_IGNORE_PERSISTED_TRUST

Updated October 21, 2026 by Alex Sorokoletov

CLAUDE_CODE_IGNORE_PERSISTED_TRUST is a Claude Code environment variable: When set, no persisted workspace-trust record counts in the process. A self-hosted runner sets it when started with --trust-workspace false. Added in v2.1.307 and still present in v2.1.307. It is not in the official reference.

Status	Present in v2.1.307
Added	Added in v2.1.307
Category	Other
Official docs	Not listed

How to set it

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

export CLAUDE_CODE_IGNORE_PERSISTED_TRUST=<value>
claude

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

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

Release notes that mention it

Related variables

CLAUDE_CODE_RELAUNCH_HOME_TRUST
CLAUDE_RUNNER_TRUST_CANONICAL_PREWARM
ANTHROPIC_BETAS: Comma-separated beta feature headers.
ANTHROPIC_CUSTOM_HEADERS: Custom HTTP headers (newline-separated Key: Value).
ANTHROPIC_FEDERATION_RULE_ID
ANTHROPIC_ORGANIZATION_ID
ANTHROPIC_WORKSPACE_ID
BETA_TRACING_ENDPOINT: Custom endpoint for beta tracing.

Frequently asked questions

What does CLAUDE_CODE_IGNORE_PERSISTED_TRUST do?

When set, no persisted workspace-trust record counts in the process. A self-hosted runner sets it when started with --trust-workspace false.

Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_IGNORE_PERSISTED_TRUST?

Added in v2.1.307 and still present in v2.1.307.

How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_IGNORE_PERSISTED_TRUST?

Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_IGNORE_PERSISTED_TRUST=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.