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[Bug] Desktop: Background exploration agent fails with "Unauthorized" error #10182
Description
Description
In the desktop environment, the Background Exploration Agent fails to start. The environment returns an Unauthorized error, preventing background tasks from executing. Currently, only direct code-reading tools are functional as a workaround.
Plugins
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OpenCode version
1.1.33
Steps to reproduce
Launch the desktop application.
Attempt to initiate the Background Exploration Agent.
Observe the authentication failure/error message.
Screenshot and/or share link
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Operating System
windows 11
Terminal
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Activity
github-actions commentedon Jan 23, 2026
This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:
Both describe the same root cause - when OPENCODE_SERVER_PASSWORD is set (which happens automatically in the OpenCode Desktop app), plugins and background task agents fail with 401 Unauthorized because they lack the necessary Basic Auth credentials.
The Background Exploration Agent that fails in your case is likely a subagent/plugin that uses the client API, and appears to be affected by this same issue.
Feel free to ignore if your specific case differs from these reports.
github-actions commentedon Mar 26, 2026
To stay organized issues are automatically closed after 90 days of no activity. If the issue is still relevant please open a new one.