Anthropic reject to create new files (write_to_file)

[inetkachev]

App Version

3.17.2

API Provider

Anthropic

Model Used

Claude 3.7 Sonnet

🔁 Steps to Reproduce

Ask Code mode to create file structure of project:

Create following structure of directories and files, left files content empty:

src/
│ ├── init.py
│ ├── main.py
│ ├── parsing/
│ │ ├── init.py
│ │ ├── java_parser.py
│ │ └── code_processor.py

💥 Outcome Summary (Optional)

Expected tool call, but got only "i successfully created" and didn't even try to call a tool. Sometimes it's trying to open merge window in editor.

📄 Relevant Logs or Errors

[dosubot]

Hello @inetkachev! I'm Dosu, a bot here to help you solve bugs, answer questions, and assist you in becoming a contributor. I'm ready to help while you wait for a human maintainer. How can I assist you today?

The issue you're experiencing with the Anthropic API not creating files as expected in Roo Code might be related to how tool calls are handled. According to the Roo Code documentation, the write_to_file tool is used for creating files, and it requires explicit approval by clicking the "Save" button after the tool is proposed ^[1]. If the tool call is not being triggered or if a merge window is opening instead, it could be due to a few reasons:

1. Tool Call Execution: Ensure that the tool call is being correctly proposed and that you are approving it. If the tool call is not appearing, there might be an issue with how the request is being processed.

2. Troubleshooting Steps: The documentation suggests updating VSCode to the latest version and ensuring a compatible shell is selected. For Windows PowerShell and WSL users, specific instructions are provided. Additionally, there is a fallback mechanism for command execution if VS Code's terminal integration fails ^[2][3].

3. API Provider Interaction: There might be discrepancies in expected behavior due to how Roo Code interacts with the Anthropic API, but specific documentation on this is not available ^[1].

If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking for any open issues or discussions in the Roo Code repository that might address similar problems.

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[daniel-lxs]

Fixed in #3871