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gemini-cli - 💡(How to fix) Fix ［ BUG - 0.37.2 ］API Error: 403, The caller does not have permission ! [3 comments, 3 participants]

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google-gemini/gemini-cli#25374•Fetched 2026-04-15 06:45:17
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Error Message

✕ [API Error: [{ "error": { "code": 403, "message": "The caller does not have permission", "errors": [ { "message": "The caller does not have permission", "domain": "global", "reason": "forbidden" } ], "status": "PERMISSION_DENIED" } } ]]

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✕ [API Error: [{
    "error": {
      "code": 403,
      "message": "The caller does not have permission",
      "errors": [
        {
          "message": "The caller does not have permission",
          "domain": "global",
          "reason": "forbidden"
        }
      ],
      "status": "PERMISSION_DENIED"
    }
  }
  ]]


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> /about
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What happened?

After upgrading the CLI to 0.37.2, it became completely unusable. I've read numerous issues reported by other users, but your bots are categorizing the problem as recurring, suggesting the issue is more serious than initially thought; Version 0.37.2 renders the Gemini CLI completely unusable, halting my work and causing me significant distress and disruption!

✕ [API Error: [{
    "error": {
      "code": 403,
      "message": "The caller does not have permission",
      "errors": [
        {
          "message": "The caller does not have permission",
          "domain": "global",
          "reason": "forbidden"
        }
      ],
      "status": "PERMISSION_DENIED"
    }
  }
  ]]


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What did you expect to happen?

Therefore, I request that you fix the 403 error reported by numerous users as soon as possible. Some users have already discovered a possible routing configuration error in your code. Please fix it promptly, thank you!

Client information

<details> <summary>Client Information</summary>

Run gemini to enter the interactive CLI, then run the /about command.

> /about
# paste output here
</details>

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TL;DR

The most likely fix for the 403 error in the Gemini CLI after upgrading to version 0.37.2 is to investigate and potentially adjust the routing configuration, as suggested by other users.

Guidance

  • Review the routing configuration for any changes or errors that may be causing the permission denied issue.
  • Run the /settings command and change "Error Verbosity" to full to obtain more detailed error information.
  • Check the output of the /about command for any clues about the current configuration or potential issues.
  • Investigate other users' reports and discussions about the issue for possible workarounds or fixes.

Example

No code snippet is provided as there is no clear indication of a specific code change that would resolve the issue.

Notes

The exact cause of the issue is unclear, and more information may be needed to provide a definitive fix. The user reports that other users have suggested a routing configuration error, but this has not been confirmed.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the uncertainty around the cause and the fact that other users have reported similar issues, it may be best to try adjusting the routing configuration or seeking a workaround rather than waiting for a potential fix in a future version.

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