Claude Code rejects requests or adds fees over OpenClaw in Git history
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Updated · GIGAZINE（ギガジン） · May 1
Claude Code rejects requests or adds fees over OpenClaw in Git history
10 articles · Updated · GIGAZINE（ギガジン） · May 1
Posts by T3 Chat founder Theo and Hacker News users said even empty repositories triggered refusals, instant disconnects or 100% session usage after commit messages mentioned OpenClaw.
Users said prompts as simple as "hi" were affected, suggesting Claude Code scans Git history rather than only prompt text when deciding restrictions or extra billing.
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