[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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