### Preflight Checklist - [x] I have searched [existing issues](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20state%3Aopen%20label%3Abug) 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? The command "claude" acts as though I'm not logged in but "claude auth status" says I am and "claude --print hello" returns a working response. This is an

[BUG] "claude auth status" says logged in but "claude" wants to login again

Status Closed — not planned

Reported on v2.1.165

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Activity 4 comments · opened Jun 5, 2026 · closed Jul 14, 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?

The command "claude" acts as though I'm not logged in but "claude auth status" says I am and "claude --print hello" returns a working response. This is an IPv6 only environment which caused issues with installation as well so that may be part of the problem.

What Should Happen?

The TUI should start and not run the login/authentication flow.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

claude auth status && claude

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.165 (Claude Code)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Ubuntu/Debian Linux

Terminal/Shell

Other

Additional Information