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[BUG] Claude Code Desktop (Windows) - SSH claude-ssh-linux-amd64 Binary Not Found

Resolved 💬 17 comments Opened Feb 18, 2026 by AithaTarun Closed Mar 24, 2026

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  • [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?

With latest Windows Claude Desktop (Claude 1.1.3363 (ee4247) 2026-02-17T15:55:21.000Z) claude code SSH, in previous version we used to get error "failed to spawn /usr/bin/ssh: spawn /usr/bin/ssh enoent" when trying to connect to remote server through SSH.
Now with latest version this got fixed, but facing new error =>
Binary not found: C:\Users\Tarun_Aitha\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-1.1.3363\resources\claude-ssh\claude-ssh-linux-amd64

And yes this is true in the directory "C:\Users\Tarun_Aitha\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-1.1.3363\resources" claude-ssh is missing.

So has a workaround I have downloaded "https://downloads.claude.ai/releases/darwin/universal/1.1.3363/Claude-ee424797ca4d37a06f6b4a1e48dc944838ac3b18.zip" and extracted claude-ssh directory from "Claude.app\Contents\Resources" and placed in my windows path "C:\Users\Tarun_Aitha\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-1.1.3363\resources" then claude code desktop SSH started working.

What Should Happen?

claude-ssh resources should get auto installed when installing Claude Code Desktop

Error Messages/Logs

Binary not found: C:\Users\Tarun_Aitha\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-1.1.3363\resources\claude-ssh\claude-ssh-linux-amd64

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Install Windows Claude Desktop
  2. Open and go to Code Section
  3. Configure SSH connection details
  4. Try connecting, then facing the error.

Claude Model

Not sure / Multiple models

Is this a regression?

I don't know

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

Claude 1.1.3363 (ee4247) 2026-02-17T15:55:21.000Z

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

Windows Terminal

Additional Information

_No response_

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17 Comments

MartinMystikJonas · 4 months ago

same here

food4seo · 4 months ago

same here

Nailuu · 4 months ago

same here, the temporary workaround works tho.

So has a workaround I have downloaded "https://downloads.claude.ai/releases/darwin/universal/1.1.3363/Claude-ee424797ca4d37a06f6b4a1e48dc944838ac3b18.zip" and extracted claude-ssh directory from "Claude.app\Contents\Resources" and placed in my windows path "C:\Users\Tarun_Aitha\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-1.1.3363\resources" then claude code desktop SSH started working.
Deimantas-T · 4 months ago

not helped for me

same here, the temporary workaround works tho. > So has a workaround I have downloaded "https://downloads.claude.ai/releases/darwin/universal/1.1.3363/Claude-ee424797ca4d37a06f6b4a1e48dc944838ac3b18.zip" and extracted claude-ssh directory from "Claude.app\Contents\Resources" and placed in my windows path "C:\Users\Tarun_Aitha\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-1.1.3363\resources" then claude code desktop SSH started working.
AithaTarun · 4 months ago
not helped for me > same here, the temporary workaround works tho. > > So has a workaround I have downloaded "https://downloads.claude.ai/releases/darwin/universal/1.1.3363/Claude-ee424797ca4d37a06f6b4a1e48dc944838ac3b18.zip" and extracted claude-ssh directory from "Claude.app\Contents\Resources" and placed in my windows path "C:\Users\Tarun_Aitha\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-1.1.3363\resources" then claude code desktop SSH started working.

I am not sure, I have another system in which I have updated to latest Desktop version, in that also claude-ssh directory is not present in "C:\Users\Tarun_Aitha\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-1.1.3363\resources" but SSH connections are working without any issue from Claude Code Desktop

Deimantas-T · 4 months ago
> not helped for me > > same here, the temporary workaround works tho. > > > So has a workaround I have downloaded "https://downloads.claude.ai/releases/darwin/universal/1.1.3363/Claude-ee424797ca4d37a06f6b4a1e48dc944838ac3b18.zip" and extracted claude-ssh directory from "Claude.app\Contents\Resources" and placed in my windows path "C:\Users\Tarun_Aitha\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-1.1.3363\resources" then claude code desktop SSH started working. I am not sure, I have another system in which I have updated to latest Desktop version, in that also claude-ssh directory is not present in "C:\Users\Tarun_Aitha\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-1.1.3363\resources" but SSH connections are working without any issue from Claude Code Desktop

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bdwong · 4 months ago

I see the same issue on newly installed Claude 1.1.3541 (1e65e4) 2026-02-18T19:23:37.000Z.
Downloading the mac version and extracting the Claude.app\Contents\Resources\claude-ssh\claude-ssh-linux-amd64 into my AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-1.1.3541\resources\claude-ssh\ folder worked around the issue for me too.

Deimantas-T · 4 months ago
I see the same issue on newly installed Claude 1.1.3541 (1e65e4) 2026-02-18T19:23:37.000Z. Downloading the mac version and extracting the Claude.app\Contents\Resources\claude-ssh\claude-ssh-linux-amd64 into my AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-1.1.3541\resources\claude-ssh\ folder worked around the issue for me too.

In my case the installation path is different — Claude was installed to C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Claude_1.1.3363.0_x64__pzs8sxrjxfjjc\app\resources\ instead of AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\. The AppData path does not exist on my system.

I was unable to copy files into the WindowsApps folder even as administrator, as Windows denies access regardless

bdwong · 4 months ago
In my case the installation path is different — Claude was installed to C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Claude_1.1.3363.0_x64__pzs8sxrjxfjjc\app\resources\ instead of AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\. The AppData path does not exist on my system. I was unable to copy files into the WindowsApps folder even as administrator, as Windows denies access regardless

Run a cmd shell and echo %LOCALAPPDATA% to determine where your local app data is being stored. You should find the AnthropicClaude folder there.

czietsman · 4 months ago

The same issue. Referenced path is C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Claude_1.1.3541.0_x64__pzs8sxrjxfjjc\app\resources\claude-ssh\claude-ssh-linux-amd64.

@bdwong are you suggesting that I create AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude and copy the files in there?

C:\Program Files\WindowsApps is a protected folder, so can't modify or view what is in there from explorer.

petrnohejl · 4 months ago

I tried the workaround with manual file copying mentioned here, but it doesn't work for me. I successfully connect via SSH, but when I send a prompt to Clade Code, it gets stuck. However, local Claude Code still works.

bdwong · 4 months ago
The same issue. Referenced path is C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Claude_1.1.3541.0_x64__pzs8sxrjxfjjc\app\resources\claude-ssh\claude-ssh-linux-amd64.

My referenced path was basically C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-1.1.3541\resources\claude-ssh\claude-ssh-linux-amd64, which is in the %LOCALAPPDATA% folder on my machine.

I don't know why my referenced folder is different from yours. Maybe installation method or OS makes a difference? I downloaded and installed the "Windows" version of the Claude App installer, a.k.a. Claude Setup.exe from the downloads page. I'm running Windows 11 Pro 25H2. It looks like Claude is getting installed for me only.

@bdwong are you suggesting that I create AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude and copy the files in there?

No, your app is looking for the file in a different location so it probably won't work.

C:\Program Files\WindowsApps is a protected folder, so can't modify or view what is in there from explorer.

Sorry, I can't help you there.

croakingtoad · 4 months ago

Came here to report the same problem with Windows 11 Version 1.1.3541 (1e65e4)

oozturkplus · 4 months ago

any date to fix the bug?

Deimantas-T · 4 months ago
> I see the same issue on newly installed Claude 1.1.3541 (1e65e4) 2026-02-18T19:23:37.000Z. Downloading the mac version and extracting the Claude.app\Contents\Resources\claude-ssh\claude-ssh-linux-amd64 into my AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\app-1.1.3541\resources\claude-ssh\ folder worked around the issue for me too. In my case the installation path is different — Claude was installed to C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Claude_1.1.3363.0_x64__pzs8sxrjxfjjc\app\resources\ instead of AppData\Local\AnthropicClaude\. The AppData path does not exist on my system. I was unable to copy files into the WindowsApps folder even as administrator, as Windows denies access regardless

I was also able to copy the missing files into the WindowsApps folder, and SSH connects, but when I try to use commands, I get the error "Failed to load session." It seems that moving the files resolves the SSH connection, but something is still wrong with the session. There might be additional permissions or configuration needed for the session to work properly.

github-actions[bot] · 3 months ago

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