Coder.com•3mo ago

Claude Code Max auth

How do you retain the authentications for one User across multiple workspaces for a Claude code max plan that does not use api keys?

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Codercord•3mo ago

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matifali•3mo ago

Hi @Sebo we are making it easy in our Claude Code module. The new version should be availble later today, cc: @35C4n0r https://github.com/coder/registry/pull/402/files#diff-3f433388cb775dcc77c38911e23acbd2eb64e26e26c25d46b045724dfe5136bbR30

SeboOP•3mo ago

Will it retain the Session Token across multiple workspaces ? Or do i need to call Claude setup-token in every workspace again?

matifali•3mo ago

I think it should

noel•3mo ago

I believe that you need to pass your anthropic token. This is how I do it for my sessions.

SeboOP•3mo ago

Is there now an anthropic token for subscription based pricing too?

ztlod ツ•3mo ago

it does, i'm using with session token for a while by now

ztlod ツ•3mo ago

i have a older module version but setting this var instead of the token one should work

ztlod ツ•3mo ago

Also i've pinned CC version to 1.0.100, as it has a bug that configure your instance as PRO plan instead of Max

ztlod ツ•3mo ago

not sure if they resolved this yet, but i had this problem between 1.0.101 to 1.0.108

ztlod ツ•3mo ago

just for ref, https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/6955

GitHub

[Bug] Claude Code fails to recognize MAX subscription tier - defaul...

Environment Platform (select one): Anthropic API AWS Bedrock Google Vertex AI Other: Claude Code CLI Claude CLI version: 1.0.43 (Claude Code) (also tested with v1.0.98) Operating System: macOS 15.6...

ztlod ツ•3mo ago

btw, good to hear about the new version, i'll update my templates later today You guys here at Coder rocks!

SeboOP•3mo ago

@ztlod ツ where do you get the OAUTH_Token from? Thanks

ztlod ツ•3mo ago

Hey, @Sebo first run claude and authenticate (/login) then kill the process and run claude auth-token and it will give a long-living token btw, forget the first step, if i`m not mistaken the command will ask you to login again

SeboOP•3mo ago

ah nice hm doesn't seem to work for me.

ztlod ツ•3mo ago

wait, let me double check the command, i've did this step days ago the command don't run? sry claude setup-token is the right command

SeboOP•2mo ago

nice this works. awesome The token generation part worked, but claude still wants to login again. Not sure why it is not working

matifali•2mo ago

Hi try using the new v3.0.0 module and you should be able to pass a session token

SeboOP•2mo ago

Thanks. I actually wanted to use claude code in tmux in a workspace. It works by retaining the claude.json config file and setting the env var that you mentioned. Thanks everyone for helping out. Your messages helped me figuring it out. 🚀

noel•2mo ago

Wanted to bump this one. I previously had this working, but using Oauth, I now get an authentication error. This github issue is the same: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/9802

GitHub

Cannot --resume. OAuth authentication errors contaminating session ...

Bug Description Claude Code --resume Bug Report Summary: Sessions opened via --resume disappear from the resume list on subsequent runs due to OAuth authentication errors contaminating session file...

noel•2mo ago

This is same: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/5956

GitHub

OAuth Authentication Not Supported for Highest Plan Tier · Issue #...

Bug Description I have subscribed to highest plan. But I am getting this error related to auth. API Error: 401 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"authenti...

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

i'm still have it working on my templates what cc version are you using?

noel•2mo ago

Latest version. 2.0.22

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

agent api

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

and my setup is configured with OAUTH + CC Module

noel•2mo ago

Mine also worked, and workspaces that were logged in work, but new ones don't. I can reproduce issue inside a docker container, claude just doesn't seem to care that you have an OAUTH token.

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

what version of cc module are you using? let me check mine

noel•2mo ago

latest.

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

noel•2mo ago

Try a fresh docker container just something plain, pass the ENV var for the token, and it says oauth not supported, must login.

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

for sure. but i run my WK on incus, not docker

noel•2mo ago

Hold on I can share a snippet.

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

but i'll spin up a new one

noel•2mo ago

The issue isn't even CC module, just claude in general seems to not care about oauth anymore.

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

just for ref

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

empty template from scratch spinning up, incus take a while

noel•2mo ago

I have a test image and build it. then passing oauth token gets this.

  /bin/bash -c "echo 'Testing Claude with ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN...' && echo 'what is 2+2?' | claude -p"
Testing Claude with ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN...
API Error: 401 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"authentication_error","message":"OAuth authentication is currently not supported."},"request_id":"req_011CUGc5oo2sGRPbjjQGQnoY"} · Please run /login
(base)

  /bin/bash -c "echo 'Testing Claude with ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN...' && echo 'what is 2+2?' | claude -p"
Testing Claude with ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN...
API Error: 401 {"type":"error","error":{"type":"authentication_error","message":"OAuth authentication is currently not supported."},"request_id":"req_011CUGc5oo2sGRPbjjQGQnoY"} · Please run /login
(base)

just simple image like this:

# Test Dockerfile to verify Claude CLI authentication with ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN
# Based on the Coder Dockerfile but simplified for testing

FROM ubuntu:22.04

# Prevent interactive prompts during package installation
ENV DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive

# Install basic dependencies
RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
    curl \
    wget \
    git \
    ca-certificates \
    sudo \
    && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*

# Install Node.js 20.x (same as Coder Dockerfile)
RUN curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_20.x | bash - && \
    apt-get install -y nodejs && \
    rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*

# Verify Node.js and npm installation
RUN node --version && npm --version

# Install Claude CLI via npm globally
RUN npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

# Verify Claude CLI installation
RUN claude --version

# Create a test user (similar to Coder setup)
RUN useradd -m -s /bin/bash -u 1000 testuser && \
    echo "testuser ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD:ALL" >> /etc/sudoers.d/nopasswd

# Switch to test user
USER testuser
WORKDIR /home/testuser

# Set up a basic working directory
RUN mkdir -p /home/testuser/workspace

# Default command: start bash for interactive testing
CMD ["/bin/bash"]

# Test Dockerfile to verify Claude CLI authentication with ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN
# Based on the Coder Dockerfile but simplified for testing

FROM ubuntu:22.04

# Prevent interactive prompts during package installation
ENV DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive

# Install basic dependencies
RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
    curl \
    wget \
    git \
    ca-certificates \
    sudo \
    && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*

# Install Node.js 20.x (same as Coder Dockerfile)
RUN curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_20.x | bash - && \
    apt-get install -y nodejs && \
    rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*

# Verify Node.js and npm installation
RUN node --version && npm --version

# Install Claude CLI via npm globally
RUN npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

# Verify Claude CLI installation
RUN claude --version

# Create a test user (similar to Coder setup)
RUN useradd -m -s /bin/bash -u 1000 testuser && \
    echo "testuser ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD:ALL" >> /etc/sudoers.d/nopasswd

# Switch to test user
USER testuser
WORKDIR /home/testuser

# Set up a basic working directory
RUN mkdir -p /home/testuser/workspace

# Default command: start bash for interactive testing
CMD ["/bin/bash"]

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

here,

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

let me check, but i think this env name are wrong ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN try CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN

noel•2mo ago

both env names from the docs not working for me.

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

try and let me know

noel•2mo ago

Will do. If you're getting something, I must have it messed somewhere. Just don't know where.

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

on my workspace printenv

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

it uses CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN not anthropic this one ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN don't exist on my envs at all

noel•2mo ago

I will try to see what I am doing wrong. I think it's ANTROPIC api key and cc oauth token are conflicting, and I didn't realize. Thanks for the help

noel•2mo ago

It is sent in env, but claude doesn't pick it up.

noel•2mo ago

coder@issue-350-noeljackson:~$ claude -v
2.0.22 (Claude Code)

coder@issue-350-noeljackson:~$ claude -v
2.0.22 (Claude Code)

Terminal or the claude-code web module. this is the way I am testing it locally:

# Test Dockerfile to verify Claude CLI authentication
# Based on the Coder Dockerfile but simplified for testing

FROM ubuntu:22.04

# Prevent interactive prompts during package installation
ENV DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive

# Install basic dependencies
RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
    curl \
    wget \
    git \
    ca-certificates \
    sudo \
    && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*

# Install Node.js 20.x (same as Coder Dockerfile)
RUN curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_20.x | bash - && \
    apt-get install -y nodejs && \
    rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*

# Verify Node.js and npm installation
RUN node --version && npm --version

# Install Claude CLI via npm globally
RUN npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

# Verify Claude CLI installation
RUN claude --version

# Create a test user (similar to Coder setup)
RUN useradd -m -s /bin/bash -u 1000 testuser && \
    echo "testuser ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD:ALL" >> /etc/sudoers.d/nopasswd

# Switch to test user
USER testuser
WORKDIR /home/testuser

# Set up a basic working directory
RUN mkdir -p /home/testuser/workspace

# Default command: start bash for interactive testing
CMD ["/bin/bash"]

# Test Dockerfile to verify Claude CLI authentication
# Based on the Coder Dockerfile but simplified for testing

FROM ubuntu:22.04

# Prevent interactive prompts during package installation
ENV DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive

# Install basic dependencies
RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
    curl \
    wget \
    git \
    ca-certificates \
    sudo \
    && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*

# Install Node.js 20.x (same as Coder Dockerfile)
RUN curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_20.x | bash - && \
    apt-get install -y nodejs && \
    rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*

# Verify Node.js and npm installation
RUN node --version && npm --version

# Install Claude CLI via npm globally
RUN npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

# Verify Claude CLI installation
RUN claude --version

# Create a test user (similar to Coder setup)
RUN useradd -m -s /bin/bash -u 1000 testuser && \
    echo "testuser ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD:ALL" >> /etc/sudoers.d/nopasswd

# Switch to test user
USER testuser
WORKDIR /home/testuser

# Set up a basic working directory
RUN mkdir -p /home/testuser/workspace

# Default command: start bash for interactive testing
CMD ["/bin/bash"]

docker build -f Dockerfile.test -t claude-test .

docker build -f Dockerfile.test -t claude-test .

 docker run -it --rm \
  -e CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN="put token here" \
  -v "$(pwd):/workspace" \
  -w /workspace \
  claude-test \
  bash

 docker run -it --rm \
  -e CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN="put token here" \
  -v "$(pwd):/workspace" \
  -w /workspace \
  claude-test \
  bash

This results in getting asked for login. I see yours works, but even a simple reproduction locally does not work for me.

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

run a normal bash without token printenv then unset every token related to anthropic or claudecode then run export CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN="put token here" claude

noel•2mo ago

I did, it's empty just claude code. From what I found, it needs ~/.claude.json or just won't work.

docker run -it --rm \
  -e CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN="token" \
  -v "$HOME/.claude:/home/testuser/.claude" \
  -v "$HOME/.claude.json:/home/testuser/.claude.json" \
  -v "$(pwd):/workspace" \
  -w /workspace \  
  --user testuser \
  claude-test \
  bash

docker run -it --rm \
  -e CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN="token" \
  -v "$HOME/.claude:/home/testuser/.claude" \
  -v "$HOME/.claude.json:/home/testuser/.claude.json" \
  -v "$(pwd):/workspace" \
  -w /workspace \  
  --user testuser \
  claude-test \
  bash

I think I see why not working for me. In dockerfile, we are installing claude code, not installing with claude-code web. I am guessing the install for claude-code module does something to setup .claude.json maybe. Or, that's what it seems like.

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

yes, claude_code module does create a .claude config

noel•2mo ago

Thanks. Makes sense.

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

give up on the minimal test, update your template and try the full cenario

SeboOP•2mo ago

Sorry to jump in here so late. Solution for us was also that there needs to be a claude config already in place for it to work otherwise claude code goes through the login process again. @noel

noel•2mo ago

Yes. I finally found the missing base .claude.json that’s needed. Thanks Sebo!

SeboOP•2mo ago

With this we were able to put an input field into the new workspace creation form that says "what is your initial prompt?". Then the engineer can start a workspace with coder already starting a tmux claude code session after the workspace is love. In the meantime the engineer can work on something else and come back once the initial output e.g. creating a specification is done.

noel•2mo ago

Yes exactly what I am doing. I’m passing all my stuff from GitHub issues. I add a label and it launches the workspace in full force. Kind of amazing!

SeboOP•2mo ago

Nice How do you connect the both?

ztlod ツ•2mo ago

Up I want to know aswell :thonk:

noel•5w ago

I can share a GitHub action. But essentially it’s just environment vars and coder cli.

- name: Create Coder workspace
        env:
          CODER_URL: ${{ secrets.CODER_URL }}
          CODER_SESSION_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.CODER_TOKEN }}
        run: |
          # Generate unique workspace name (shortened to avoid length issues)
          WORKSPACE_NAME="issue-${{ github.event.issue.number }}-$(echo '${{ github.event.issue.user.login }}' | head -c 20)"

          # Create workspace with minimal parameters to avoid shell expansion issues
          # The issue body is too complex to pass via CLI, so we'll just pass the reference
          coder create "$WORKSPACE_NAME" \
            --template="sonica-dev" \
            --parameter="git_repo=https://github.com/sonicaapp/sonica.git" \
            --parameter="github_issue_number=${{ github.event.issue.number }}" \
            --parameter="github_issue_title=${{ steps.issue.outputs.safe_title }}" \
            --parameter="github_issue_body=See issue #${{ github.event.issue.number }} for details" \
            --parameter="github_issue_branch=${{ steps.issue.outputs.branch_name }}" \
            --parameter="AI Prompt=You are working on GitHub Issue #${{ github.event.issue.number }}: ${{ steps.issue.outputs.safe_title }}. You are a helpful AI assistant for the Sonica development workspace." \
            --yes

          # Get workspace URL
          WORKSPACE_URL="${CODER_URL}/@${{ github.event.issue.user.login }}/${WORKSPACE_NAME}"
          echo "WORKSPACE_URL=$WORKSPACE_URL" >> $GITHUB_ENV
          echo "WORKSPACE_NAME=$WORKSPACE_NAME" >> $GITHUB_ENV

- name: Create Coder workspace
        env:
          CODER_URL: ${{ secrets.CODER_URL }}
          CODER_SESSION_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.CODER_TOKEN }}
        run: |
          # Generate unique workspace name (shortened to avoid length issues)
          WORKSPACE_NAME="issue-${{ github.event.issue.number }}-$(echo '${{ github.event.issue.user.login }}' | head -c 20)"

          # Create workspace with minimal parameters to avoid shell expansion issues
          # The issue body is too complex to pass via CLI, so we'll just pass the reference
          coder create "$WORKSPACE_NAME" \
            --template="sonica-dev" \
            --parameter="git_repo=https://github.com/sonicaapp/sonica.git" \
            --parameter="github_issue_number=${{ github.event.issue.number }}" \
            --parameter="github_issue_title=${{ steps.issue.outputs.safe_title }}" \
            --parameter="github_issue_body=See issue #${{ github.event.issue.number }} for details" \
            --parameter="github_issue_branch=${{ steps.issue.outputs.branch_name }}" \
            --parameter="AI Prompt=You are working on GitHub Issue #${{ github.event.issue.number }}: ${{ steps.issue.outputs.safe_title }}. You are a helpful AI assistant for the Sonica development workspace." \
            --yes

          # Get workspace URL
          WORKSPACE_URL="${CODER_URL}/@${{ github.event.issue.user.login }}/${WORKSPACE_NAME}"
          echo "WORKSPACE_URL=$WORKSPACE_URL" >> $GITHUB_ENV
          echo "WORKSPACE_NAME=$WORKSPACE_NAME" >> $GITHUB_ENV

My prompt for this just says here’s the issue #. Here’s coding guidelines. Here’s playwright MCP server you have access to. And now use the GitHub CLI tool to pull up the issue description and execute on it till it’s complete. I wasted a bunch of time trying to figure out how to dependably pass through huge issue descriptions, using gh cli is easier.

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