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Claude Code subagent tool denial misconfiguration causes Bash tool removal

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A user testing Claude Code's subagent functionality discovered that the `disallowedTools: Bash(git push *)` setting does not function as documented. Instead of preventing only `git push` commands, this setting completely removes the Bash tool, causing other Bash commands like `git status` to fail. The documentation suggests using a `Bash deny rule` in settings for more granular control, which was found to be more effective in blocking specific commands while allowing others. AI

IMPACT Highlights a critical bug in Anthropic's Claude Code tool configuration, potentially impacting user control over agent capabilities.

RANK_REASON User-reported bug/misconfiguration in a specific tool's feature.

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Claude Code subagent tool denial misconfiguration causes Bash tool removal

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  1. dev.to — Claude Code tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Rulestack ·

    Bash(git push *) in a Claude Code subagent's disallowedTools took away all of Bash in 10 of 10 launches, not just git push

    <blockquote> <p>On Claude Code 2.1.289, a subagent whose <code>disallowedTools</code> said <code>Bash(git push *)</code> started without the Bash tool in 10 of 10 launches, so <code>git status</code> and <code>echo</code> failed along with the push, just as the docs warn. The doc…

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