[BUG] Invalid API Key - Fix external API key when running headless mode with -p

Status Closed — not planned

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Activity 8 comments · opened Aug 13, 2025 · closed Mar 4, 2026

Environment

Claude CLI version: v1.0.77
Operating System: MacOS 15.2
Terminal: Terminal App

Bug Description

Any time I attempt to run claude via claude -p "test" it returns Invalid API key · Fix external API key

Expected Behavior

Interactive Claude Code works and is logged in via Max plan, also works over SSH.

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