[BUG] Cowork returns 403 on macOS 26.3.1 but works on macOS 26.3
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- [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?
owork/Code mode returns 403 "Request not allowed" on one Mac, but works perfectly on another Mac with the same account, same Claude Desktop version, and same proxy setup.
Error message:
Failed to authenticate. API Error: 403 {"error":{"type":"forbidden","message":"Request not allowed"}}
Regular Chat mode works fine on both machines. Only Cowork/Code mode fails on the affected machine.
What Should Happen?
Cowork should authenticate and work the same as it does on my other Mac, since both use the same Pro account, same Claude Desktop version, and same proxy configuration.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Open Claude Desktop on the affected MacBook (macOS 26.3.1)
- Chat mode works fine
- Switch to Cowork mode
- Submit any task
- 403 error appears immediately
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.81 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
The only difference between the two machines is macOS 26.3.1 (25D771280a) vs macOS 26.3 (25D125). This may be related to sandbox or network permission changes in the macOS 26.3.1 update affecting Cowork's VM environment.
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