### Preflight Checklist - [x] I have searched [existing issues](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20state%3Aopen%20label%3Amodel) for similar behavior reports - [x] This report does NOT contain sensitive information (API keys, passwords, etc.) ### Type of Behavior Issue Claude modified files I didn't ask it to modify ### What You Asked Claude to Do Push a commit. ### What Claude Actually Did Falsely claimed authorship, as instructed to by its system prompt. ##

[MODEL] Claude Code (a coding tool) attributes itself as author in git commits.

Status Closed — not planned

Reported on v2.1.89

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Activity 3 comments · opened Apr 1, 2026 · closed May 19, 2026

Preflight Checklist

[x] I have searched existing issues for similar behavior reports
[x] This report does NOT contain sensitive information (API keys, passwords, etc.)

Type of Behavior Issue

Claude modified files I didn't ask it to modify

What You Asked Claude to Do

Push a commit.

What Claude Actually Did

Falsely claimed authorship, as instructed to by its system prompt.

Expected Behavior

I expect the coding tools I use to not try to claim ownership over my work.

Files Affected

Permission Mode

Accept Edits was ON (auto-accepting changes)

Can You Reproduce This?

Yes, every time with the same prompt

Steps to Reproduce

_No response_

Claude Model

Opus

Relevant Conversation

Impact

Low - Minor inconvenience

Claude Code Version

2.1.89 (Claude Code)

Platform

Anthropic API

Additional Context