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6565| `--append-system-prompt-file` | Load additional system prompt text from a file and append to the default prompt | `claude --append-system-prompt-file ./extra-rules.txt` |
6666| `--autocompact <auto\|tokens>` | Set the [auto-compact window](/docs/en/model-config#set-the-auto-compact-window) for this session without changing your saved settings. Accepts the same values as `/autocompact`; that section covers the value forms and what overrides the flag. Requires Claude Code v2.1.221 or later | `claude --autocompact 500k` |
6767| `--ax-screen-reader` | Render screen-reader friendly output: flat text without decorative borders or animations. Forces the classic renderer, so the [`tui`](/docs/en/settings-reference#tui) setting has no effect; attached [background sessions](/docs/en/agent-view) still render fullscreen. Takes precedence over [`CLAUDE_AX_SCREEN_READER`](/docs/en/env-vars) and the [`axScreenReader`](/docs/en/settings-reference#axscreenreader) setting. Requires Claude Code v2.1.181 or later | `claude --ax-screen-reader` |
68| `--bare` | Minimal mode: skip auto-discovery of hooks, skills, custom commands, subagents, plugins, MCP servers, auto memory, and CLAUDE.md so scripted calls start faster. Skills in a directory you pass with `--add-dir` still load. Claude has access to Bash, file read, and file edit tools. Sets [`CLAUDE_CODE_SIMPLE`](/docs/en/env-vars). See [bare mode](/docs/en/headless#start-faster-with-bare-mode) | `claude --bare -p "query"` |
68| `--bare` | Minimal mode: skip auto-discovery of hooks, skills, custom commands, subagents, installed plugins, MCP servers, auto memory, and CLAUDE.md so scripted calls start faster. Skills in a directory you pass with `--add-dir` still load. Claude has access to Bash, file read, and file edit tools. Sets [`CLAUDE_CODE_SIMPLE`](/docs/en/env-vars). See [bare mode](/docs/en/headless#start-faster-with-bare-mode) | `claude --bare -p "query"` |
6969| `--betas` | Beta headers to include in API requests (API key users only) | `claude --betas interleaved-thinking` |
7070| `--bg`, `--background` | Start the session as a [background agent](/docs/en/agent-view) and return immediately. Prints the session ID and management commands. Combine with `--exec` to run a shell command as a background job instead of a Claude session, or with `--agent` to run a specific subagent. Can't be combined with `-p`/`--print`; see the [error reference](/docs/en/errors#command-line-errors) | `claude --bg "investigate the flaky test"` |
7171| `--channels` | (Research preview) MCP servers whose [channel](/docs/en/channels) notifications Claude should listen for in this session. Space-separated list of `plugin:<name>@<marketplace>` entries. Requires Anthropic authentication through claude.ai or a Console API key | `claude --channels plugin:my-notifier@my-marketplace` |
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