Large integer precision error in Bash command output rendering

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Claude Code incorrectly displays large integers in bash command output, showing a different value than what was actually output by the command.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Run the following command in Claude Code:
echo '348555896224571969'

Or with jq:

echo '{"value": 348555896224571969}' | jq -c .value

Expected Behavior

Claude Code should display: 348555896224571969

Actual Behavior

Claude Code displays: 348555896224571970 (off by 1)

Verification

Running the same command in a native terminal correctly outputs: 348555896224571969

Environment

  • Claude Code version: v2.0.37
  • Model: Sonnet 4.5 (Claude Max)
  • Platform: macOS (Darwin 24.3.0)

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