[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:

  1. Desktop Claude creates file with Write tool
  2. Desktop Claude reads file successfully with Read tool
  3. Desktop Claude attempts Edit tool → "File not found" error
  4. 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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