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Claude Write Permission: Not Granted Yet
Claude requested permissions to write to /Users/takahiro/.paperclip/instances/default/workspaces/... but you haven't granted it yet.What this error means
When Claude with Paperclip tries to write files (heartbeats, outputs, code), the local sandbox requires explicit user permission. If the user hasn't granted write access, the operation fails. This is especially common for first-time setup or when running agents in background mode.
Why this happens
Local Paperclip sandboxes Claude's file system access. Every write operation requires user approval to prevent accidental damage. While good for security, this breaks automation when you're not watching the terminal.
Common causes
- •First-time write to a workspace directory
- •User hasn't granted permission yet
- •Running agent in background without interactive session
- •Permission prompt not visible to user
You'll see these symptoms
- →WRITE tool errors in terminal
- →Claude can't save files or outputs
- →Agent completes thinking but fails on write
- →Permission dialog appears (if interactive)
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