Claude Code: Anatomy of a Misfeature

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Author: oalders

Date: 7/17/2026

Article Summary:
A user discovers a surprising feature in the Claude Code software that allows it to continue running without human input after a 60-second timeout, and explores how it was implemented, documented, and shipped without being announced.