[FEATURE] just use `sh`, not bash
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Jan 19, 2026 by donpellegrino Closed Jan 23, 2026
Preflight Checklist
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- [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement
When working on minimalist systems or on BSD's such as OpenBSD, it would be useful if Claude Code made use of sh (e.g. ksh) without the bash dependency.
Proposed Solution
I would like to run on systems that don't have bash without installing bash.
Alternative Solutions
Install bash.
Priority
Low - Nice to have
Feature Category
CLI commands and flags
Use Case Example
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Additional Context
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