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Three-layer automated cleanup for orphan Claude Code processes (subagents, MCP servers, plugins)

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Cc-reaper – Three-layer cleanup for orphan Claude Code processes

by thequert·Mar 2, 2026·2 points·0 comments
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●●SolidSolve My ProblemDark Horse

Three-layer orphan process cleanup for Claude Code's known memory leak.

Strengths
  • •Layered defense (stop hooks + proc-janitor daemon + manual CLI) catches abnormal terminations
  • •Quantified problem: documented 200–400 MB per subagent, 7+ GB cumulative bloat
  • •Works within Claude's native hook system (settings.json integration)
Weaknesses
  • •Workaround for a Claude Code product bug, not a solution Anthropic should ship
  • •Daemon setup requires Rust + Homebrew/Cargo, high friction for non-engineers
Target Audience

Claude Code users on macOS/Linux experiencing memory bloat from crashed sessions

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