CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_MODEL_ACCESS_MEMORY

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CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_MODEL_ACCESS_MEMORY is a Claude Code environment variable. Added in v2.1.285 and still present in v2.1.294. It is listed in the official reference.

StatusPresent in v2.1.294
AddedAdded in v2.1.285
CategoryModels and thinking
Official docsListed

How to set it

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

export CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_MODEL_ACCESS_MEMORY=<value>
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To apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:

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

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Frequently asked questions

Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_MODEL_ACCESS_MEMORY?

Added in v2.1.285 and still present in v2.1.294.

How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_MODEL_ACCESS_MEMORY?

Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_MODEL_ACCESS_MEMORY=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.