[BUG] messages.170.content.1.text: cache_control cannot be set for empty text blocks
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened May 21, 2026 by 1JohnBrandt Closed Jun 20, 2026
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?
I keep get error messages and cant keep use sessions.
What Should Happen?
Should be able to just attach screenshot without text.
Error Messages/Logs
API Error
API Error: 400 messages.170.content.1.text: cache_control cannot be set for empty text blocks
Vad ska jag välja här
API Error
API Error: 400 messages: text content blocks must be non-empty
vilken ska jag välja i dropmenyn?
API Error
API Error: 400 messages: text content blocks must be non-empty
Steps to Reproduce
- attach screenshot without text
Claude Model
Opus
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
dont know
Claude Code Version
2.1.146 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
<img width="1380" height="712" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8b2749a8-0d6a-4433-bb18-4eaa80acce75" />
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