[BUG] MacOS Desktop app doesn't load zsh profile/settings, not able to run system CLI tools
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 3, 2026 by pawel-omniaz Closed Apr 3, 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?
After update to latest version v2.1.91, Claude Code desktop app is not able to run CLI tools anymore, because it doesn't see my full system $PATH.
MacOS 26.4
What Should Happen?
Claude Code desktop app should be able to run CLI tools like docker or php.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Install latest Claude desktop app on MacOS
- Tell it to run "echo $PATH"
- Result should be the same as in terminal
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
v2.1.91
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
iTerm2
Additional Information
_No response_
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