claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug] Anthropic API Error: Corrupted or malformed response output [1 comments, 2 participants]

[{"error":"Error: NON-FATAL: Lock acquisition failed for /Users/lxxxx/.local/share/claude/versions/2.1.100 (expected in multi-process scenarios)\n at dU_ (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:2810:2153)\n at qt6 (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:2810:1233)\n at processTicksAndRejections (native:7:39)","timestamp":"2026-04-10T09:24:05.629Z"},{"error":"Error: Tool mcp__codex__codex not found\n at i67 (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:2883:31046)\n at aw (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:472:21000)\n at Wz (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:472:39552)\n at t0 (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:472:50251)\n at DuH (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:472:86925)\n at I5H (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:472:85888)\n at b5H (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:472:85709)\n at AuH (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:472:82066)\n at vH (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:472:6368)\n at ZS6 (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:465:6457)","timestamp":"2026-04-10T09:24:15.484Z"},{"error":"Error: Tool mcp__codex__codex-reply not found\n at i67 (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:2883:31046)\n at aw (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:472:21000)\n at Wz (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:472:39552)\n at t0 (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:472:50251)\n at DuH (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:472:86925)\n at I5H (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:472:85888)\n at b5H (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:472:85709)\n at AuH (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:472:82066)\n at vH (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:472:6368)\n at ZS6 (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:465:6457)","timestamp":"2026-04-10T09:24:15.486Z"},{"error":"Error: Request was aborted.\n at RS_ (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:1245:11933)\n at next (native:1:11)\n at cx7 (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:7818:9195)\n at next (native:1:11)\n at ix7 (/$bunfs/root/src/entrypoints/cli.js:7823:11444)\n at processTicksAndRejections (native:7:39)","timestamp":"2026-04-10T09:44:23.444Z"}]

TL;DR

The issue with Claude spewing gibberish may be related to errors such as lock acquisition failures and tool not found errors, suggesting a potential issue with the installation or configuration of Claude.

Guidance

1. Check Claude Installation: Verify that Claude is properly installed and configured, especially considering the errors related to lock acquisition and tool not found.
2. Review Version Compatibility: Ensure that the version of Claude (2.1.100) is compatible with the environment (darwin, vscode) and that there are no known issues with this version.
3. Inspect Error Logs: Carefully examine the error logs provided to identify any patterns or specific errors that could point to the root cause of the issue, such as the "Lock acquisition failed" or "Tool not found" errors.
4. Environment Variables and Paths: Check if there are any issues with environment variables or paths that could be affecting Claude's ability to find necessary tools or acquire locks.

Example

No specific code example can be provided without more context on how Claude is being used or integrated into the project.

Notes

The provided information lacks specific details about how Claude is being used or integrated, which could be crucial for pinpointing the exact issue. The errors suggest potential problems with the setup or compatibility of Claude with the current environment.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the nature of the errors (lock acquisition failures, tool not found), it might be beneficial to try reinstalling Claude or checking its configuration to ensure it is set up correctly for the darwin platform and vscode terminal.