[BUG] v2.1.295 Apple could not verify “claude” is free of malware that may harm your Mac or compromise your privacy.
Status Open
Reported on v2.1.295
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Activity 1 comment · opened Oct 9, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
Trying to open claude using 'claude' in the terminal presents with 'claude' Not Opened block prompt, with the description "Apple could not verify “claude” is free of malware that may harm your Mac or compromise your privacy."
What Should Happen?
Claude should open as usual.
Error Messages/Logs
Apple prompt: Apple could not verify “claude” is free of malware that may harm your Mac or compromise your privacy.
>> The latest build seems to be unnotarized. <<
cmd ran: BIN=$(realpath "$(which claude)")
cmd ran: spctl --assess --type execute -vv "$BIN"
output: /opt/homebrew/Caskroom/claude-code@latest/2.1.295/claude: rejected
source=Unnotarized Developer ID
origin=Developer ID Application: Anthropic PBC (Q6L2SF6YDW)
Steps to Reproduce
Install the latest claude with brew upgrade claude-code@latest (v2.1.295)
run 'claude' in your terminal.
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
2.1.287
Claude Code Version
2.1.295
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Ghostty
Additional Information
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