Add `--global` option to `claude install` for system-wide installation
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Jan 28, 2026 by agaches Closed Feb 1, 2026
Problem
Currently, claude install only installs to ~/.local/bin/claude (per-user). There's no option for system-wide installation (/usr/local/bin), which is problematic for:
- Multi-user workstations
- Managed environments (sysadmins deploying to multiple machines)
- Standard Linux packaging expectations
Requested Feature
Add a --global flag:
sudo claude install --global # installs to /usr/local/bin
Or better: provide an official apt repository/deb package.
Current Workaround
Manual copy after install:
sudo cp ~/.local/bin/claude /usr/local/bin/
This breaks automatic updates and isn't documented.
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