Doctor command shows unknown install method for @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Jul 21, 2025 by SudheerNaraharisetty Closed Jul 23, 2025

Bug Report

Description:
The claude doctor command shows Config install method: unknown when Claude Code is installed via git clone + npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code.

Installation Method:

  • Git clone of repository
  • npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
  • Version: 1.0.56

Expected Behavior:
Doctor should detect and report the install method as 'npm' or 'git+npm'

Actual Behavior:
Config install method: unknown

Environment:

  • OS: Windows
  • Node.js: v22.17.0
  • npm: 10.9.2

Impact:
Functionality works correctly, but install method detection affects troubleshooting capabilities.

Reproduction Steps:

  1. Clone Claude Code repository
  2. Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
  3. Run claude doctor
  4. Observe "Config install method: unknown" in output

Expected Fix:
Update doctor command's detection logic to recognize the @anthropic-ai/claude-code package name and git+npm installation method.

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