[BUG]

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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?

Version 2.1.146 introduced a new issue, where using forceLoginMethod of console with an apiKeyHelper in managed-settings.json triggers this error on Claude launch:

This machine's managed settings require a first-party login, but a
non-OAuth authentication method is active (third-party provider,
API key, auth token, or apiKeyHelper).

Remove the non-OAuth configuration and run: claude auth login

Stable versions on 2.1.140 do not have this issue.

What Should Happen?

forceLoginMethod of console should support the apiKeyHelper method or have a dedicated login method type.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

Create a managed-settings.json with

• forceLoginMethod: console
• apiKeyHelper: foo.sh

On Claude Code launch, get the managed settings error. Removing the forceLoginMethod parameter does not introduce this error

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.146

Platform

Other

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

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