[Bug] claude update - multiple installations detected at same path after npmrc prefix change

Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Mar 17, 2026 by PatrickHeneise Closed Apr 14, 2026

Bug Description

It's the same path /Users/user/.local/bin/claude, but shows as multiple installations

Current version: 2.1.77
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Warning: Multiple installations found

  • npm-global at /Users/user/.local/bin/claude
  • native at /Users/user/.local/bin/claude (currently running) - the path is the same. Seeing this error after changing ~/.npmrc prefix: prefix=/Users/user/.local for global npm packages

Environment Info

  • Platform: darwin
  • Terminal: Apple_Terminal
  • Version: 2.1.77
  • Feedback ID: a17ecbdc-fcdc-44ac-b179-b4e731564954

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