Support Bun runtime as alternative to Node.js 18+

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 4, 2026 by hoaidev Closed Feb 8, 2026

Summary

Allow Claude Code to run with Bun as an alternative to the Node.js 18+ requirement.

Context

  • Anthropic acquired Bun in December 2025
  • Claude Code already ships as a Bun executable internally
  • Users who have Bun installed but not Node.js 18+ currently cannot run Claude Code (e.g., in VS Code extension output)

Proposal

Detect Bun runtime as a valid alternative when checking runtime requirements, instead of strictly requiring Node.js 18+.

Benefits

  • Aligns with Anthropic's investment in Bun
  • Provides flexibility for developers who prefer Bun
  • Bun offers faster startup times and better performance

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