[BUG] macOS Gatekeeper blocks Claude Code — "claude" Not Opened

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Preflight Checklist

• I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
• This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
• I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Bug Description

After updating(via Homebrew) and running Claude Code on macOS, Apple's Gatekeeper blocks the binary with the error:

"claude" Not Opened — Apple could not verify "claude" is free of malware that may harm your Mac or compromise your privacy.

The only options presented are "Move to Trash" and "Done".

Workaround

Users can bypass this by going to System Settings -> Privacy & Security and clicking "Allow Anyway" next to the blocked app, but this shouldn't be necessary for an official release.

Environment

• OS: macOS Tahoe 26.3
• Installation method: brew
• Claude Code version: 2.1.59

Screenshot

Thank you!

What Should Happen?

Claude Code should launch without being flagged by Gatekeeper. The binary should be properly code-signed and notarized for macOS.

Error Messages/Logs

## Error Message

"claude" Not Opened — Apple could not verify "claude" is free of malware that may harm your Mac or compromise your privacy.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Install claude code via brew install --cask claude-code
2. Run claude in terminal
3. macOS Gatekeeper dialog appears blocking execution

Claude Model

Opus

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

2.1.59

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

[github-actions]

Found 3 possible duplicate issues:

1. [Bug] macOS brew upgrade requires bypassing security to launch Claude Code #12531
2. [BUG] homebrew 2.1.14 blocked by macOS Gatekeeper (not notorized?) #19897
3. [BUG] Apple could not verify “claude” is free of malware that may harm your Mac or compromise your privacy. #13610

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