Cookies

With your permission, we use Google Analytics cookies to measure visits and improve the site. Necessary cookies are always on. You can change your choice or withdraw consent anytime in the footer, under Cookie settings. Cookie Policy

Skip to content

bash-timeouts

Configure timeout settings for bash command execution. Prevents long-running commands from hanging indefinitely while allowing sufficient time for complex operations like builds and deployments.

  • Settings
  • Environment
  • 404

What it does and how to use it

A ready-made configuration that tunes Claude Code's behavior (environment) to your liking.

  1. Copy the configuration (command above).
  2. Paste it into your Claude Code settings file.
  3. Restart the session to apply it.

Install (Claude Code)

mkdir -p .claude/settings && curl -fsSL https://doutorai.pt/data/lib/settings__bash-timeouts.md -o .claude/settings/bash-timeouts.json

Paste this command into the terminal, in your project folder, and the component installs automatically.

Content

{
  "description": "Configure timeout settings for bash command execution. Prevents long-running commands from hanging indefinitely while allowing sufficient time for complex operations like builds and deployments.",
  "env": {
    "BASH_DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MS": "120000",
    "BASH_MAX_TIMEOUT_MS": "600000",
    "BASH_MAX_OUTPUT_LENGTH": "100000"
  }
}

Need help with Claude Code?

Ask Dr AI - it explains things simply.

Need a tailor-made solution?

Not sure where to start with AI in your business? Get a free assessment and a tailored plan - no commitment.

Save hours every week with AI, no hassle

Doutor AI gives you 1,859 ready-to-copy AI prompts, by industry and in plain English - plus a complete technical library for those who want to go further.

See plans