[BUG] claude-ssh folder missing after fresh install on Windows x64

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 18, 2026 by Deimantas-T Closed Feb 22, 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?

Description
After installing the latest version of Claude Code on Windows, the claude-ssh folder is completely missing from the installation directory, making it impossible to connect to a remote server via SSH.

Environment

  • Claude Code version: 1.1.3363.0 (latest)
  • OS: Windows x64
  • CPU: AMD

Actual behavior
The claude-ssh folder is completely missing from:
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Claude_1.1.3363.0_x64__pzs8sxrjxfjjc\app\resources\

What Should Happen?

Expected behavior
The claude-ssh folder and its binaries should be present after installation.

Error Messages/Logs

**Error message**

Binary not found: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Claude_1.1.3363.0_x64__pzs8sxrjxfjjc\app\resources\claude-ssh\claude-ssh-linux-amd64

Steps to Reproduce

Steps to reproduce

  1. Download the latest Claude Code installer for Windows x64
  2. Install the application
  3. Attempt to connect to a remote server via SSH
  4. Error appears: binary not found

Claude Model

Not sure / Multiple models

Is this a regression?

I don't know

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

-

Platform

Other

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

Other

Additional Information

Additional notes

  • Antivirus is not blocking or deleting any files
  • This is a clean install
  • In-app commands like /doctor and /bug cannot be used because they require an active SSH connection to work

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