[BUG] API Error 500 - Internal server error
Resolved 💬 7 comments Opened Feb 25, 2026 by thedoctor2001 Closed Feb 25, 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?
When I try to use Claude Code with MCP, after some requests, I get API Error 500.
What Should Happen?
Claude should continue my request without any issue, but it stops and shows the error.
Error Messages/Logs
API Error: 500 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"api_error","message":"Internal server error"},"request_id":"req_011CYV7q2YjkcRFMMru9dBjg"}
Steps to Reproduce
- Run Claude Code from VS Code.
- Use Claude Code with an MCP server.
- After some requests, get the error.
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.56
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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