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Claude Code MCP OAuth Failed: offline_access Scope Invalid — Requested Resource Invalid

Fix Claude Code MCP authentication failure when connecting to self-hosted instance where oauth2 authorize rejects offline_access scope then callback gives 'requested resource invalid' Includes evidence for Claude Code troubleshooting demand.

Source-backed Last updated May 23, 2026 1 source Needs local verification

Category: AI Coding Tools
Error signature: error=invalid_scope error_description='The following scopes are invalid: offline_access'; subsequent auth gives 'requested resource invalid'
Quick fix: Verify the account session, API key, provider settings, and environment where the failing tool is running.
Updated: May 23, 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

error=invalid_scope error_description='The following scopes are invalid: offline_access'; subsequent auth gives 'requested resource invalid' is a Claude Code failure pattern reported for developers trying to fix claude code mcp authentication failure when connecting to self-hosted instance where oauth2 authorize rejects offline_access scope then callback gives 'requested resource invalid'. Based on the imported evidence, treat this as a tool-specific troubleshooting page rather than a generic API error.

Why this happens

GitHub Issue keeper.sh#376 (May 2026): User connects Claude Code to Keeper MCP server (self-hosted via Docker). OAuth flow fails because provider rejects 'offline_access' scope. Removing scope allows redirect to token exchange but Claude Code reports 'requested resource invalid'. Affects developers using AI coding tools with enterprise/self-hosted identity providers. Category mapped to AI Coding Tools per SKILL.md rules.

Common causes

GitHub Issue keeper.sh#376 (May 2026): User connects Claude Code to Keeper MCP server (self-hosted via Docker). OAuth flow fails because provider rejects 'offline_access' scope. Removing scope allows redirect to token exchange but Claude Code reports 'requested resource invalid'. Affects developers using AI coding tools with enterprise/self-hosted identity providers. Category mapped to AI Coding Tools per SKILL.md rules.

Quick fixes

Confirm the exact error signature matches error=invalid_scope error_description='The following scopes are invalid: offline_access'; subsequent auth gives 'requested resource invalid'.
Check the Claude Code account, local tool state, and provider configuration involved in the failing workflow.
Verify the account session, API key, provider settings, and environment where the failing tool is running.

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 error=invalid_scope error_description='The following scopes are invalid: offline_access'; subsequent auth gives 'requested resource invalid' 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 error=invalid_scope error_description='The following scopes are invalid: offline_access'; subsequent auth gives 'requested resource invalid' mean in Claude Code?

error=invalid_scope error_description='The following scopes are invalid: offline_access'; subsequent auth gives 'requested resource invalid' indicates the workflow described by "Claude Code MCP OAuth Failed: offline_access Scope Invalid — Requested Resource Invalid" 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 error=invalid_scope error_description='The following scopes are invalid: offline_access'; subsequent auth gives 'requested resource invalid'?

Check whether this cause matches your environment: GitHub Issue keeper.sh#376 (May 2026): User connects Claude Code to Keeper MCP server (self-hosted via Docker). OAuth flow fails because provider rejects 'offline_access' scope. Removing scope allows redirect to token exchange but Claude Code reports 'requested resource invalid'. Affects developers using AI coding tools with enterprise/self-hosted identity providers. Category mapped to AI Coding Tools per SKILL.md rules.

Is the error=invalid_scope error_description='The following scopes are invalid: offline_access'; subsequent auth gives 'requested resource invalid' guidance source-backed?

The "Claude Code MCP OAuth Failed: offline_access Scope Invalid — Requested Resource Invalid" 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 error=invalid_scope error_description='The following scopes are invalid: offline_access'; subsequent auth gives 'requested resource invalid'?

For "Claude Code MCP OAuth Failed: offline_access Scope Invalid — Requested Resource Invalid", avoid applying "Verify the account session, API key, provider settings, and environment where the failing tool is running." 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 error=invalid_scope error_description='The following scopes are invalid: offline_access'; subsequent auth gives 'requested resource invalid'?

For "Claude Code MCP OAuth Failed: offline_access Scope Invalid — Requested Resource Invalid", 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.