[BUG] install.sh assumes .zshrc exists and silently fails to add the PATH export when it doesn't.
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Jan 29, 2026 by psutter Closed Feb 2, 2026
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?
install.sh assumes .zshrc exists and silently fails to add the PATH export when it doesn't. result is that user gets "not found" error for the claude command, and ends up reinstalling several times
What Should Happen?
should either create the .zshrc file, or give a warning message explaining how to fix the problem
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
install on a Mac with no .zshrc
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.23
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
_No response_
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