You'll noticeTier: how much it should matter to you
1Useful: my rating, 1 to 5
0Signal: worth watching, 1 to 5
TelemetryArea: what it touches
Bug FixesKind: in v2.1.323,
Bug FixesSection of the release
What
Claude Code checks with the server whether metrics (usage measurements) are enabled. That check already had a 5-second limit set as an option. It now uses a timer that actively cancels the request when 5 seconds pass.
Why
A slow or stuck answer can no longer hold up Claude Code's startup.