CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_PROJECT_BACKFILL_L
Updated by Alex Sorokoletov
CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_PROJECT_BACKFILL_L is a Claude Code environment variable. Removed between v2.1.224 and v2.1.227, so current releases ignore it. It is not in the official reference.
| Status | Removed between v2.1.224 and v2.1.227 |
|---|---|
| Added | Added between v2.1.222 and v2.1.224 |
| Category | Feature toggles |
| Official docs | Not listed |
How to set it
For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:
export CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_PROJECT_BACKFILL_L=<value>
claudeTo apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:
// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"env": {
"CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_PROJECT_BACKFILL_L": "<value>"
}
}Related variables
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Frequently asked questions
Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_PROJECT_BACKFILL_L?
Removed between v2.1.224 and v2.1.227, so current releases ignore it.
How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_PROJECT_BACKFILL_L?
Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_SKIP_PROJECT_BACKFILL_L=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.