[BUG] EACCES permission denied when creating Python files

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?

When I try to create a Python file, Claude shows an error "EACCES: permission denied" and the file isn't created.

What Should Happen?

Claude should create files successfully without errors

Error Messages/Logs

EACCES: permission denied, open '/home/user/test.py'

Steps to Reproduce

1. Run mkdir -p /tmp/test && cd /tmp/test
2. Run claude "create hello.py with a print statement"
3. Accept file access prompt
4. Error appears

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

1

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

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