CLAUDE_REMOTE_CONTROL_SESSION_NAME_PREFIX

Updated October 13, 2026 by Alex Sorokoletov

CLAUDE_REMOTE_CONTROL_SESSION_NAME_PREFIX is a Claude Code environment variable: Sets a prefix for Remote Control session names. The changelog[1] mentions improved session naming for Remote Control — this variable lets teams enforce naming conventions for sessions spawned via remote automation, making them identifiable in logs and dashboards. Added in v2.1.92 and still present in v2.1.294. It is listed in the official reference.

Status	Present in v2.1.294
Added	Added in v2.1.92
Category	Sessions
Official docs	Listed

How to set it

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

export CLAUDE_REMOTE_CONTROL_SESSION_NAME_PREFIX=<value>
claude

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

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

Release notes that mention it

Claude Code v2.1.92 — 5 New Environment Variables: Proxy Simulation, Fast Mode Bypass, and Remote Session Naming

Related variables

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_CODE_SESSION_NAME: Human-readable session name backing the v2.1.121 terminal tab title feature.
CLAUDE_CODE_REMOTE_SESSION_UUID
CLAUDE_BRIDGE_REATTACH_SESSION: Session identity used during bridge reconnection.
CLAUDE_CODE_BRIDGE_SESSION_ID
CLAUDE_CODE_CHILD_SESSION
CLAUDE_CODE_EMIT_SESSION_STATE_EVENTS: Controls whether Claude Code emits session state change events.

Frequently asked questions

What does CLAUDE_REMOTE_CONTROL_SESSION_NAME_PREFIX do?

Sets a prefix for Remote Control session names. The changelog[1] mentions improved session naming for Remote Control — this variable lets teams enforce naming conventions for sessions spawned via remote automation, making them identifiable in logs and dashboards.

Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_REMOTE_CONTROL_SESSION_NAME_PREFIX?

Added in v2.1.92 and still present in v2.1.294.

How do I set CLAUDE_REMOTE_CONTROL_SESSION_NAME_PREFIX?

Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_REMOTE_CONTROL_SESSION_NAME_PREFIX=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.