[Bug] Anthropic API Error: Opus 5 safeguards falsely flagging legitimate input
Status Open
Reported on v2.1.219
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 0 comments · opened Aug 13, 2026
Bug Description
❯ hi robin
● Opus 5's safeguards flagged this message. Our intentionally broad safeguards allow us to deliver more capabilities faster, but can sometimes flag
legitimate coding, cybersecurity, and biology tasks. Switched to Opus 4.8. Send feedback with /feedback or learn more:
https://support.claude.com/en/articles/16049681
⎿ Tip: You can configure model switch behavior in /config
Environment Info
- Platform: linux
- Terminal: xterm-256color
- Version: 2.1.219
- Feedback ID: 6860a575-52fb-4a3f-9aac-cfcdaa324bae
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