[BUG] AVX warning on startup: CPU lacks AVX support, Bun baseline build needed
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
When running the claude command to start Claude Code, I receive a warning message:
"warn: CPU lacks AVX support, strange crashes may occur. Reinstall Bun or use *-baseline build:
https://github.com/oven-sh/bun/releases/download/bun-v1.3.5/bun-darwin-x64-baseline.zip"
This appears to be caused by Claude Code's bundled Bun runtime being incompatible with CPUs that don't support AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions) instructions.
What Should Happen?
Claude Code should either:
- Bundle the baseline build of Bun that works without AVX support, or
- Detect CPU capabilities at install time and select the appropriate Bun build, or
- Not show the warning if the tool is functioning correctly despite lack of AVX support
The tool should work without warnings on all supported macOS systems.
Error Messages/Logs
warn: CPU lacks AVX support, strange crashes may occur. Reinstall Bun or use *-baseline build:
https://github.com/oven-sh/bun/releases/download/bun-v1.3.5/bun-darwin-x64-baseline.zip
Steps to Reproduce
- Install Claude Code on a Mac with a CPU that lacks AVX support
- Run
claudecommand - Warning appears on every startup
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
2.1.5
Claude Code Version
2.1.7
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
Additional Information:
- Running
npm update -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeshows the package is already up to date - The warning mentions Bun v1.3.5, suggesting Claude Code bundles this specific version
- This affects users with older Intel Macs that don't support AVX instructions
- The tool appears to function despite the warning, but the message is concerning to users
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