DISABLE_AUTOUPDATER

Updated October 13, 2026 by Alex Sorokoletov

DISABLE_AUTOUPDATER is a Claude Code environment variable: Automatic update checker. Its release history is not tracked here. It is listed in the official reference.

Status	Present in v2.1.294
Category	Feature toggles
Official docs	Listed

How to set it

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

export DISABLE_AUTOUPDATER=<value>
claude

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

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

Related variables

CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_ADMIN_ENV_UNION
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_ARTIFACT
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_ATTACHMENTS: File/image attachments.
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_CFC_PROMPT
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_COMMAND_INJECTION_CHECK: Previously allowed disabling command injection detection.
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_CRON: Disable cron/scheduled task functionality.
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_EXPERIMENTAL_BETAS: Experimental beta API features.
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_EXPLORE_INHERIT_CAP: Lets the built-in Explore search agent run at the parent model instead of a cheaper capped default.

Frequently asked questions

What does DISABLE_AUTOUPDATER do?

Automatic update checker

Which Claude Code version has DISABLE_AUTOUPDATER?

Its release history is not tracked here.

How do I set DISABLE_AUTOUPDATER?

Export it before starting Claude Code (export DISABLE_AUTOUPDATER=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.