[BUG] Native installer reports success but fails to install binary on Raspberry Pi (ARM64)
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?
The native installer script reports "successfully installed" but does not actually install the claude binary on Raspberry Pi (ARM64/aarch64 architecture). The installer output even includes a warning that contradicts the success message.
What Should Happen?
Either:
The binary should be installed and work correctly, OR
The installer should fail with a clear error message explaining that ARM64 is not supported
Error Messages/Logs
Setting up Claude Code...
✔ Claude Code successfully installed!
Version: 2.1.7
Location: ~/.local/bin/claude
Next: Run claude --help to get started
⚠ Setup notes:
• installMethod is native, but claude command not found at /home/username/.local/bin/claude
Steps to Reproduce
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash
or
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
claude install
Claude Model
Not sure / Multiple models
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
-bash: claude: command not found
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Other Linux
Terminal/Shell
Other
Additional Information
The npm installer still works on the Raspberry Pi but warns it is depreciated and instead to use the native installer which fails.
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