[Bug] Edit Tool Fails with "File Not Found" in Desktop Clientf
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Oct 25, 2025 by thomascrenshaw Closed Oct 29, 2025
Bug Description
Issue: Edit tool (str_replace) reports "File not found" in desktop client despite file existing and being accessible by other tools
Evidence:
- File path: /Users/thomascrenshaw/Development/neo-alpha/claude-permissions-test.txt
- Desktop Claude: Write ✅, Read ✅, Edit ❌ ("File not found")
- CLI Claude: Write ✅, Read ✅, Edit ✅ (works perfectly)
- Same exact file, same exact path
- File confirmed to exist and be readable/writable
Reproduction:
- Desktop Claude creates file with Write tool
- Desktop Claude reads file successfully with Read tool
- Desktop Claude attempts Edit tool → "File not found" error
- CLI Claude can Edit the same file without issue
Environment Info
- Platform: darwin
- Terminal: iTerm.app
- Version: 2.0.14
- Feedback ID: 1cc91c4f-b525-4699-87b1-e6f802aa71cf
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