Claude Code CLI now uses 2x less CPU at p99

Bun’s garbage collector now waits until the process is idle instead of running on a fixed timer.

• The previous timer could trigger garbage collection mid-turn and take CPU when Claude Code was busiest.

Claude Code CLI users now face lower peak CPU usage during active turns.

Sources

• Anthropic: Claude Code CLI now uses 2x less CPU at p99

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