Elevated errors on Claude Opus 4.8
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Claude Code Slow
Diagnose whether Claude Code is slow because of a Claude incident, API overload, long context, MCP tools, terminal state, usage limits, or a local workflow problem.
Current answerClaude is currently operational according to the official Claude status page.
Likely impactCLI latency, coding-agent sessions, MCP tools, long context, and API calls
Next checkSeparate service latency from repository size, context, tools, and local terminal state.
Fast answer
Claude Code slow diagnosis
If Claude Code is super slow, too slow, or suddenly worse, do not assume a full outage first. Check whether the delay follows the service, the API, the repository, the terminal, or the current session.
Service or API latency
Slow across web, API, and Claude Code, or linked to a recent incident.
Long context
Large repository, long session, compacted context, or broad prompt scope.
MCP or tools
Slow tool calls, many enabled MCP servers, or external command latency.
Terminal or local state
Shell, antivirus, Node/runtime, network, login, or stale session issues.
Claude Code Component
Claude Code can be affected by its own component status, Claude API incidents, or local workflow issues.
| Component | Status | What it affects |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | operational | Coding agent, CLI, and IDE-related workflows. |
Recent Claude Code Incidents
Recent Claude Code or API incidents can explain slow coding-agent runs, stuck tools, and delayed command responses.
resolved
Elevated errors on Claude Opus 4.7
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Elevated errors on Claude Opus 4.7
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Elevated errors on Claude Opus 4.7
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Elevated errors for Claude Code in Slack
Claude Code
Elevated error rates on Opus 4.7
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Elevated errors on Claude Opus 4.7
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Elevated error rate on multiple models
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Claude Code slow checklist
Run these checks before assuming Claude Code is globally degraded.
- Compare Claude Code status with Claude API status and recent incidents.
- Try a fresh session with a smaller file set or narrower prompt.
- Disable nonessential MCP tools and compare the same task again.
- Check whether the slowdown appears only in one terminal, shell, IDE, or repository.
- Review usage limits, model choice, authentication state, and network route.
- If the CLI appears stuck on API calls, compare request timed out and stream idle timeout symptoms.
- If you see 529 overloaded or 5xx errors, switch to the API error page and inspect request logs.
- If Claude.ai, API, and Claude Code are all slow, treat it as likely service-side degradation.
FAQ
Why is Claude Code so slow today?
Claude Code can be slow because of Anthropic service latency, API overload, rate limits, long context, large repositories, MCP tools, local terminal issues, network routing, or a recent Claude incident.
Did Claude Code get slower recently?
If Claude Code got slower, compare service status with workflow size. Long sessions, large codebases, model routing, usage limits, and tool calls can feel like a service regression even when status is operational.
Can Claude Code be slow while Claude.ai works?
Yes. Claude Code can be affected by API-side latency, CLI state, MCP tools, authentication, terminal performance, or coding-agent context while Claude.ai still works.
Should I restart Claude Code when it is slow?
A fresh session can help if the slowness is caused by long context, stale terminal state, MCP tools, or a large local workflow. If API status is degraded, wait for recovery first.