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Fix Claude Code Agent Window 403 Error on AWS Bedrock — CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK Not Supported in VS Code

fix Claude Code 403 error AWS Bedrock CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK agent window VS Code Includes evidence for Claude Code troubleshooting demand.

Source-backed Last updated May 15, 2026 1 source Needs local verification

Category: AI Coding Tools
Error signature: 403 Forbidden — CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK=true Agent window
Quick fix: Compare the failing environment with a known working setup, then change one configuration value at a time.
Updated: May 15, 2026
Verification status: Source-backed
Evidence: 1 public source URL

Before you change production

This page includes public source URLs in the imported troubleshooting record. Compare those references with your version and environment before applying changes.

Reproduce the smallest failing action and save non-secret logs before changing configuration.
Check versions for Claude Code, related SDKs, package managers, CI runners, and hosting providers.
Change one setting or dependency at a time, then rerun the same failing command or request.
Avoid destructive commands, credential rotation, billing changes, or security relaxations without a rollback plan.

What this error means

403 Forbidden — CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK=true Agent window is a Claude Code failure pattern reported for developers trying to fix claude code 403 error aws bedrock claude_code_use_bedrock agent window vs code. Based on the imported evidence, treat this as a tool-specific troubleshooting page rather than a generic API error.

Why this happens

Bug report from Windows 11 Enterprise user. CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK=true in settings.json. Agent window shows 403. Regular VS Code extension works with same config. Never worked — not a regression.

Common causes

Setting CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK=true causes the VS Code Agent window to fail with 403 Forbidden. The regular editor extension works but Agent window does not. Enterprise users on AWS Bedrock cannot use the Agent feature.
Bug report from Windows 11 Enterprise user. CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK=true in settings.json. Agent window shows 403. Regular VS Code extension works with same config. Never worked — not a regression.

Quick fixes

Confirm the exact error signature matches 403 Forbidden — CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK=true Agent window.
Check the Claude Code account, local tool state, and provider configuration involved in the failing workflow.
Compare the failing environment with a known working setup, then change one configuration value at a time.

Platform/tool-specific checks

Verify the command, editor, extension, or API client that produced the error.
Compare local settings with CI, deployment, or editor-level settings when the error appears in only one environment.
Avoid deleting credentials, local model data, or project settings until the failing scope is clear.

Step-by-step troubleshooting

Capture the exact error message and the command, editor action, or request that triggered it.
Check whether the failure is account/auth, quota/rate, model/provider, local runtime, or deployment configuration.
Review the source evidence below and compare it with your environment.
Apply one change at a time and rerun the smallest failing action.
Keep the working fix documented for the team or deployment environment.

How to prevent it

Keep provider/tool configuration documented.
Record non-secret diagnostics such as tool version, provider name, model name, and command path.
Add a lightweight check before CI or production workflows depend on the tool.

Diagnostic flow for this page

Match 403 Forbidden — CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK=true Agent window exactly before applying the quick fix.
Compare the failing environment with Claude Code versions, account scope, provider settings, and deployment context.
Check the listed common causes in order, starting with the cause that best matches your logs.
Use the evidence status below to decide whether to confirm against public sources or official documentation.
Apply one reversible change, rerun the smallest failing action, and keep rollback notes.

FAQ

What does 403 Forbidden — CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK=true Agent window mean in Claude Code?

403 Forbidden — CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK=true Agent window indicates the workflow described by "Fix Claude Code Agent Window 403 Error on AWS Bedrock — CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK Not Supported in VS Code" failed in a AI Coding Tools context. Start by confirming the exact signature and the component that emitted it.

What should I check first for 403 Forbidden — CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK=true Agent window?

Check whether this cause matches your environment: Setting CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK=true causes the VS Code Agent window to fail with 403 Forbidden. The regular editor extension works but Agent window does not. Enterprise users on AWS Bedrock cannot use the Agent feature.

Is the 403 Forbidden — CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK=true Agent window guidance source-backed?

The "Fix Claude Code Agent Window 403 Error on AWS Bedrock — CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK Not Supported in VS Code" page is labeled source-backed. It has 1 public source URL from github.com, so use that evidence status when deciding how much additional verification you need.

When should I avoid the quick fix for 403 Forbidden — CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK=true Agent window?

For "Fix Claude Code Agent Window 403 Error on AWS Bedrock — CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK Not Supported in VS Code", avoid applying "Compare the failing environment with a known working setup, then change one configuration value at a time." when the error text differs, the affected version or provider is different, or the change would touch credentials, billing, DNS, production deploy settings, or irreversible data.

What should I collect before debugging 403 Forbidden — CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK=true Agent window?

For "Fix Claude Code Agent Window 403 Error on AWS Bedrock — CLAUDE_CODE_USE_BEDROCK Not Supported in VS Code", collect the failing Claude Code command or request, non-secret configuration, versions, timestamps, request IDs when available, and the smallest reproduction that still triggers the signature.