[BUG] Error: Claude Code on Windows requires git-bash
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Mar 23, 2026 by sharukgithub Closed Mar 27, 2026
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- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
not able to connect claude code mcp server
What Should Happen?
connect to R12DEV MCP Server
Error Messages/Logs
Error: Claude Code on Windows requires git-bash (https://git-scm.com/downloads/win). If installed but not in PATH, set environment variable pointing to your bash.exe, similar to: CLAUDE_CODE_GIT_BASH_PATH=C:\Program Files\Git\bin\bash.exe
View output logs · Troubleshooting resources -- git bash is installed and envt path is correct set but still the error occurs
Steps to Reproduce
Error: Claude Code on Windows requires git-bash (https://git-scm.com/downloads/win). If installed but not in PATH, set environment variable pointing to your bash.exe, similar to: CLAUDE_CODE_GIT_BASH_PATH=C:\Program Files\Git\bin\bash.exe
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Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.81 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
PowerShell
Additional Information
_No response_
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