CLAUDE_CODE_REMOTE_ENVIRONMENT_TYPE
Updated by Alex Sorokoletov
CLAUDE_CODE_REMOTE_ENVIRONMENT_TYPE is a Claude Code environment variable: Remote environment type sent in telemetry. Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294. It is not in the official reference.
| Status | Present in v2.1.294 |
|---|---|
| Added | Present since v2.1.69 or earlier |
| Category | Sessions |
| Official docs | Not listed |
How to set it
For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:
export CLAUDE_CODE_REMOTE_ENVIRONMENT_TYPE=<value>
claudeTo apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:
// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"env": {
"CLAUDE_CODE_REMOTE_ENVIRONMENT_TYPE": "<value>"
}
}Release notes that mention it
Related variables
CLAUDE_CODE_REMOTE: Indicates running in remote/server mode.CLAUDE_CODE_REMOTE_SEND_KEEPALIVES: Send keepalive pings in remote mode.CLAUDE_CODE_REMOTE_SESSION_ID: Remote session identifier.CLAUDE_CODE_REMOTE_SESSION_ORIGIN: Provenance tag for cloud/remote sessions, checked against the value "review".CLAUDE_REMOTE_CONTROL_SESSION_NAME_PREFIX: Sets a prefix for Remote Control session names.CLAUDE_BG_DISPATCHER_SUBSCRIPTION_TYPECLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_REMOTE_RECAPCLAUDE_CODE_MOCK_REMOTE_SETTINGS
Frequently asked questions
What does CLAUDE_CODE_REMOTE_ENVIRONMENT_TYPE do?
Remote environment type sent in telemetry
Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_REMOTE_ENVIRONMENT_TYPE?
Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294.
How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_REMOTE_ENVIRONMENT_TYPE?
Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_REMOTE_ENVIRONMENT_TYPE=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.