[BUG] Not able to run claude code without thinking mode
Resolved 💬 6 comments Opened Nov 17, 2025 by Amansaxena001 Closed Nov 17, 2025
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?
Error
API Error: 400 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"invalid_request_error","message":"`clear_thinking_20251015` strategy requires `thinking` to be
enabled"},"request_id":"req_011CVCvpKEJmX4g6Hv2rQtGU"}
When Im trying to use CC without thinking mode enabled, Im getting the above error. No solutions around to resolve this. It was all working fine suddenly it started happening
Claude version- Claude Code v2.0.36
What Should Happen?
Should be able to use CC without thinking too.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Thinking mode is set to off
- Type any prompt
- It throws the error
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.0.36
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
_No response_
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