Claude Code session hangs when image sent without text prompt via Remote Control

What this error means

Session hangs/loops when image is sent with no text prompt via Remote Control is a Claude Code failure pattern reported for developers trying to fix claude code session hang when sending image without text via remote control. Based on the imported evidence, treat this as a tool-specific troubleshooting page rather than a generic API error.

Why this happens

Issue #59328 filed 2026-05-15: When using Claude Code Remote Control and sending an image without any accompanying text prompt, the session enters a hang/loop state. Requires killing the session manually.

Common causes

• Sending an image alone (no text) to Claude Code via Remote Control causes infinite loop, wasting API credits and blocking work
• Issue #59328 filed 2026-05-15: When using Claude Code Remote Control and sending an image without any accompanying text prompt, the session enters a hang/loop state. Requires killing the session manually.

Quick fixes

1. Confirm the exact error signature matches Session hangs/loops when image is sent with no text prompt via Remote Control.
2. Check the Claude Code account, local tool state, and provider configuration involved in the failing workflow.
3. Compare the failing environment with a known working setup, then change one configuration value at a time.

Platform/tool-specific checks

• Verify the command, editor, extension, or API client that produced the error.
• Compare local settings with CI, deployment, or editor-level settings when the error appears in only one environment.
• Avoid deleting credentials, local model data, or project settings until the failing scope is clear.

Step-by-step troubleshooting

1. Capture the exact error message and the command, editor action, or request that triggered it.
2. Check whether the failure is account/auth, quota/rate, model/provider, local runtime, or deployment configuration.
3. Review the source evidence below and compare it with your environment.
4. Apply one change at a time and rerun the smallest failing action.
5. Keep the working fix documented for the team or deployment environment.

How to prevent it

• Keep provider/tool configuration documented.
• Record non-secret diagnostics such as tool version, provider name, model name, and command path.
• Add a lightweight check before CI or production workflows depend on the tool.

Sources checked

• https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/59328

Evidence note: Issue #59328 filed 2026-05-15: When using Claude Code Remote Control and sending an image without any accompanying text prompt, the session enters a hang/loop state. Requires killing the session manually.

Related errors

• Claude Code image-only message handling
• Claude Code Remote Control protocol errors

FAQ

What should I check first?

Start with the exact Session hangs/loops when image is sent with no text prompt via Remote Control text and the smallest action that reproduces it.

Can I ignore this error?

No. Treat it as a failed Claude Code workflow until the root cause is understood.

Is this guaranteed to have one fix?

No. The imported evidence supports the troubleshooting path above, but tool behavior can vary by account, plan, version, provider, and local configuration.

How do I know the fix worked?

Rerun the same command, editor action, or request. The fix is working when that action completes without Session hangs/loops when image is sent with no text prompt via Remote Control.