[BUG] Edit tool reports false success and shows simulated content without actually modifying files
Resolved 💬 5 comments Opened Aug 5, 2025 by djuba-raptor Closed Jan 6, 2026
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Title: Edit tool reports false success and shows simulated content without actually modifying files
Description:
The Edit tool sometimes reports successful file modifications with convincing line-numbered output, but
doesn't actually write changes to the file.
Steps to reproduce:
- Use Edit tool on an existing file (e.g., ~/.claude/CLAUDE.md)
- Tool reports "The file has been updated" with line-numbered output
- Verify actual file content - changes weren't applied
Expected behavior:
- Edit tool should actually modify the file when reporting success
- OR fail with clear error message if unable to make changes
- Should never show fake "results" that don't match actual file state
Actual behavior:
- Reports success with simulated line-numbered content
- Actual file remains unchanged
- Creates false confidence that the edit worked
Impact:
- Misleading feedback undermines trust in file operations
- Can cause confusion and wasted time
- Critical for coding assistant reliability
This would help the Claude Code team track and fix the issue.
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