Forge CLI Authenticates Successfully, But “Your API Token is Invalid” on Any Command

Hi all,

I’m having an issue with the Forge CLI. When I run forge login --api-token=XXXX, I see:

==> Authenticated Successfully As [[email protected]]

But when I try any command, like:

forge server:current

I get this error:

Your API Token is invalid.

I’ve generated a fresh API token from my Forge dashboard and used it for login.
I’ve tried logging out (forge logout) and logging in again.
The same happens if I use forge servers:list or any other command.
My token has all the default permissions and is active on my Forge profile.
I also see a lot of PHP deprecation warnings (using PHP 8.2), but I don’t think they are related.

Deprecated: optional(): Implicitly marking parameter $callback as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/illuminate/support/helpers.php on line 190

Deprecated: with(): Implicitly marking parameter $callback as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/illuminate/support/helpers.php on line 430

Deprecated: Termwind\style(): Implicitly marking parameter $callback as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/nunomaduro/termwind/src/Functions.php on line 29

Deprecated: Termwind\ask(): Implicitly marking parameter $autocomplete as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/nunomaduro/termwind/src/Functions.php on line 61

Deprecated: Illuminate\Container\Container::beforeResolving(): Implicitly marking parameter $callback as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/illuminate/container/Container.php on line 1151

Deprecated: Illuminate\Container\Container::resolving(): Implicitly marking parameter $callback as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/illuminate/container/Container.php on line 1171

Deprecated: Illuminate\Container\Container::afterResolving(): Implicitly marking parameter $callback as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/illuminate/container/Container.php on line 1191

Deprecated: Illuminate\Container\Container::setInstance(): Implicitly marking parameter $container as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/illuminate/container/Container.php on line 1430

Deprecated: Illuminate\Contracts\Container\Container::beforeResolving(): Implicitly marking parameter $callback as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/illuminate/contracts/Container/Container.php on line 200

Deprecated: Illuminate\Contracts\Container\Container::resolving(): Implicitly marking parameter $callback as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/illuminate/contracts/Container/Container.php on line 209

Deprecated: Illuminate\Contracts\Container\Container::afterResolving(): Implicitly marking parameter $callback as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/illuminate/contracts/Container/Container.php on line 218

Deprecated: Illuminate\Support\Traits\Conditionable::when(): Implicitly marking parameter $callback as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/illuminate/conditionable/Traits/Conditionable.php on line 21

Deprecated: Illuminate\Support\Traits\Conditionable::when(): Implicitly marking parameter $default as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/illuminate/conditionable/Traits/Conditionable.php on line 21

Deprecated: Illuminate\Support\Traits\Conditionable::unless(): Implicitly marking parameter $callback as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/illuminate/conditionable/Traits/Conditionable.php on line 53

Deprecated: Illuminate\Support\Traits\Conditionable::unless(): Implicitly marking parameter $default as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/illuminate/conditionable/Traits/Conditionable.php on line 53

Deprecated: Dotenv\Repository\RepositoryBuilder::__construct(): Implicitly marking parameter $allowList as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/vlucas/phpdotenv/src/Repository/RepositoryBuilder.php on line 68

Deprecated: Dotenv\Repository\RepositoryBuilder::allowList(): Implicitly marking parameter $allowList as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/vlucas/phpdotenv/src/Repository/RepositoryBuilder.php on line 247

Deprecated: Illuminate\Support\Arr::first(): Implicitly marking parameter $callback as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/illuminate/collections/Arr.php on line 188

Deprecated: Illuminate\Support\Arr::last(): Implicitly marking parameter $callback as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/illuminate/collections/Arr.php on line 219

Deprecated: Illuminate\Events\Dispatcher::__construct(): Implicitly marking parameter $container as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/illuminate/events/Dispatcher.php on line 75

Deprecated: Dotenv\Dotenv::create(): Implicitly marking parameter $fileEncoding as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/vlucas/phpdotenv/src/Dotenv.php on line 83

Deprecated: Dotenv\Dotenv::createMutable(): Implicitly marking parameter $fileEncoding as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/vlucas/phpdotenv/src/Dotenv.php on line 112

Deprecated: Dotenv\Dotenv::createUnsafeMutable(): Implicitly marking parameter $fileEncoding as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/vlucas/phpdotenv/src/Dotenv.php on line 129

Deprecated: Dotenv\Dotenv::createImmutable(): Implicitly marking parameter $fileEncoding as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/vlucas/phpdotenv/src/Dotenv.php on line 148

Deprecated: Dotenv\Dotenv::createUnsafeImmutable(): Implicitly marking parameter $fileEncoding as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/vlucas/phpdotenv/src/Dotenv.php on line 165

Deprecated: Dotenv\Dotenv::createArrayBacked(): Implicitly marking parameter $fileEncoding as nullable is deprecated, the explicit nullable type must be used instead in phar:///Users/enadabuzaid/Library/Application Support/Herd/bin/forge/vendor/vlucas/phpdotenv/src/Dotenv.php on line 185

                              
  Your API Token is invalid.

Has anyone seen this? Any ideas why the CLI authenticates successfully but fails on actual commands?

Thanks in advance!

LaryAI

8 months ago

Level 58

This is a common issue with the Forge CLI, especially when running under PHP 8.2+ or when the CLI is installed via a package manager like Herd or Homebrew. Here are some steps and checks to resolve the problem:

1. Check PHP Version Compatibility

The Forge CLI phar is not always compatible with the latest PHP versions. The deprecation warnings suggest you're running PHP 8.2, which may cause issues. Try running the CLI with PHP 8.1 or 8.0:

php8.1 /path/to/forge server:current

Or, if you have multiple PHP versions installed, use php -v to check and switch to an earlier version.

2. Remove and Reinstall Forge CLI

If you installed Forge CLI via Herd or Homebrew, there might be a mismatch. Try removing and reinstalling the CLI using the official method:

# Remove the current forge binary
rm /usr/local/bin/forge # or wherever it's installed

# Download the latest phar directly
curl -s https://forge.laravel.com/cli/installer | php

# Move it to a directory in your PATH
mv forge /usr/local/bin/forge
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/forge

3. Clear Old Configurations

Sometimes, old or corrupted config files cause issues. Remove the Forge CLI config directory:

rm -rf ~/.forge

Then, log in again:

forge login --api-token=YOUR_TOKEN

4. Double-Check the API Token

Make sure you copy the token exactly as shown in Forge.
Ensure the token is active and has not been revoked.
Try generating a new token and using it.

5. Check for Multiple PHP Installations

If you have multiple PHP installations, the CLI might be using a different PHP version than you expect. Run:

which php
php -v

And ensure it's the version you intend.

6. Suppress Deprecation Warnings (Optional)

While not the root cause, you can suppress deprecation warnings to see if the CLI works:

php -d error_reporting=E_ALL^E_DEPRECATED forge server:current

Summary Checklist

Use PHP 8.1 or lower for the Forge CLI.
Download the latest Forge CLI phar from the official source.
Remove ~/.forge and re-login.
Double-check your API token.
Ensure no conflicting PHP installations.

If the problem persists after all these steps, it may be a bug with the CLI and PHP 8.2 compatibility. In that case, use PHP 8.1 for the CLI, and consider opening an issue on the Forge CLI GitHub repository with your details.

Let me know if you need more help!

enadabuzaid

8 months ago

Level 31

Note: I have been using Forge CLI for 2 years without any issues. This problem only started happening today. I didn’t change anything in my setup, so I’m not sure what caused it.

enadabuzaid

8 months ago

Level 31

Any solution for this!?