[BUG] API Error: 500
Status Fixed / completed
Reported on v2.1.16
Maintainer reply None cached
Workaround ✓ Mentioned in thread ↓
Activity 6 comments · opened Jan 22, 2026 · closed Jan 23, 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?
Getting this error every prompt sent
API Error: 500 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"api_error","message":"Internal server error"},"request_id":"req_011CXPBvcF9LAFhUJBRr4vXF"}
What Should Happen?
It should say hi when i say hi and not API Error: 500 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"api_error","message":"Internal server error"},"request_id":"req_011CXPBvcF9LAFhUJBRr4vXF"}
Error Messages/Logs
Just prints:"API Error: 500 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"api_error","message":"Internal server error"},"request_id":"req_011CXPBvcF9LAFhUJBRr4vXF"}"Steps to Reproduce
- Open claude
- Write Hi
- Get an error
- Thats it.
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.16
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
It keeps saying 2.1.17 for version but its still shows 2.1.16 when --version
6 Comments
same here
Simple fix logout and login
Found 3 possible duplicate issues:
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🤖 Generated with Claude Code
npx @anthropic-ai/claude-code@2.1.14
Works as a workaround.
NPX doesnt override your current installation.
Errors persist 5+ hours after "Resolved" status
Adding data showing this issue is NOT resolved despite status.claude.com claiming "Resolved" at Jan 22, 22:26 UTC (2:26 PM PT).
Request IDs (chronological)
| Time (PT) | Time (UTC) | Request ID |
|-----------|------------|------------|
| ~04:08 PM Jan 22 | ~00:08 Jan 23 |
req_011CXPGmvogRH7WnvQBr3LM8|| ~04:08 PM Jan 22 | ~00:08 Jan 23 |
req_011CXPGuiyWHkWSGaeZnWMPo|| ~04:08 PM Jan 22 | ~00:08 Jan 23 |
req_011CXPJrnpLbG9nrATXBZyrn|| 07:28 PM Jan 22 | 03:28 Jan 23 |
req_011CXPbgobAmvQR698diMMMA|Timeline
Environment
Impact
Severe workflow disruption - multiple consecutive failures throughout the day.
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