[FEATURE] Configurable user local binary path

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Problem Statement

On systems with strict AppLocker policies, execution from the default installation directory %USERPROFILE%/.local/bin is frequently blocked by path-based rules. Currently, claude-code defaults to this location, preventing the tool from starting in enterprise or hardened environments.

Proposed Solution

Provide an environment variable (e.g., CLAUDE_BIN_DIR) or a configuration in the settings.json to specify a custom, pre-approved directory that is whitelisted by AppLocker (e.g., /opt/bin or a specific signed path).

Alternative Solutions

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Priority

Medium - Would be very helpful

Feature Category

Configuration and settings

Use Case Example

1. Set an applocker policy that blocks execution from the user home directory
2. Run the claude update
3. Attempt to run claude from the terminal
4. System returns Permission denied or Program cannot be executed due to group policy.

Additional Context

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