[BUG] Github not working
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?
git push via local proxy returns 403
All mcp__github__ write tools (create_branch, push_files, create_or_update_file) also return 403
Read operations work fine
Completed GitHub device auth flow ("Congratulations, you're all set!") but it didn't resolve the issue
The GitHub App integration lacks Contents write permission and there's no clear UI to grant it
What Should Happen?
claude should update GitHub
Error Messages/Logs
git push via local proxy returns 403
All mcp__github__ write tools (create_branch, push_files, create_or_update_file) also return 403
Read operations work fine
Completed GitHub device auth flow ("Congratulations, you're all set!") but it didn't resolve the issue
The GitHub App integration lacks Contents write permission and there's no clear UI to grant it
Steps to Reproduce
git push via local proxy returns 403
All mcp__github__ write tools (create_branch, push_files, create_or_update_file) also return 403
Read operations work fine
Completed GitHub device auth flow ("Congratulations, you're all set!") but it didn't resolve the issue
The GitHub App integration lacks Contents write permission and there's no clear UI to grant it
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
Claude 1.1.8359 (64248d) 2026-03-23T22:17:05.000Z
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
I am using the Mac desktop app
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