CLAUDE_CODE_PLUGIN_GIT_TIMEOUT_MS
Updated by Alex Sorokoletov
CLAUDE_CODE_PLUGIN_GIT_TIMEOUT_MS is a Claude Code environment variable: Git clone timeout for plugin installation. 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 | Network and proxy |
| Official docs | Listed |
How to set it
For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:
export CLAUDE_CODE_PLUGIN_GIT_TIMEOUT_MS=<value>
claudeTo apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:
// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"env": {
"CLAUDE_CODE_PLUGIN_GIT_TIMEOUT_MS": "<value>"
}
}Release notes that mention it
- Claude Code v2.1.75 — 2 New Environment Variables: Auto-Compact Window & Plugin Options
- 165 Environment Variables in Claude Code 2.1.69 — What Changed in 50 Versions
Related variables
CLAUDE_CODE_SYNC_PLUGIN_INSTALL_TIMEOUT_MS: Timeout for synchronous plugin install.API_FORCE_IDLE_TIMEOUTAPI_TIMEOUT_MS: Request timeout in milliseconds.BASH_DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MSBASH_MAX_TIMEOUT_MSCLAUDE_AFK_TIMEOUT_MSCLAUDE_ASYNC_AGENT_STALL_TIMEOUT_MS: Default 600,000ms (10 minutes).CLAUDE_BYTE_STREAM_IDLE_TIMEOUT_MS
Frequently asked questions
What does CLAUDE_CODE_PLUGIN_GIT_TIMEOUT_MS do?
Git clone timeout for plugin installation
Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_PLUGIN_GIT_TIMEOUT_MS?
Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294.
How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_PLUGIN_GIT_TIMEOUT_MS?
Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_PLUGIN_GIT_TIMEOUT_MS=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.