Claude Code "Stream idle timeout - partial response received"

Is Claude Code current?

Run claude --version and compare it with the latest release.

• Older than the latest release
• Up to date, and the error still appears

Evidence: Several releases changed this error's behavior (see each outcome).

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Sources: anthropics/claude-code#46987 · Claude Code docs: streaming idle watchdogs · Claude Code docs: errors · Reviewed 2026-10-10

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