Multiple Claude Code instances can eat 16GB of RAM in long sessions
PawelHuryn · x · 2026-11-15
PawelHuryn shares hands-on numbers: several Claude Code and VS Code instances can easily consume 16GB of RAM in long (1-3 day) sessions, especially with apps on localhost and when agents take screenshots for exploratory tests — they run intensive browser-based e2e tests constantly.
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