Claude Code disabled Wi-Fi during testing and got stuck

Claude Code was running local tests in the on a MacBook when it chose to turn off Wi-Fi and restart the machine. Once Wi-Fi was off, Claude Code lost the connection it needed to turn Wi-Fi back on.

It could not recover from the problem it created, so the MacBook’s Wi-Fi had to be turned back on manually. The case shows how an can break its own work environment when it has access to system settings.

Key points

  • Claude Code tried to turn off Wi-Fi while running local tests.
  • After Wi-Fi was disabled, Claude Code could not reconnect by itself.
  • The MacBook’s Wi-Fi had to be turned back on manually.
  • should not get broad system without approval steps.
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