[BUG] Windows 11 – Claude Code loops on Git for Windows “Enter passphrase for id_rsa”
Resolved 💬 8 comments Opened Jul 28, 2025 by jaribu Closed Jan 8, 2026
Environment
- Claude CLI version: 1.0.61
- Operating System: Windows 11
- Terminal: Windows PowerShell // Cursor
Bug Description
Each time I start claude on Windows, the Git for Windows pop-up Enter passphrase for C:/Users/<user>/.ssh/id_rsa appears 4-5 times per message chat. (each tools)
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Steps to Reproduce
- Install Claude Code globally
- Open a PowerShell in an empty folder (or not), run
claude. - Pop-up appears
- Closing the pop-up or typing any passphrase
Expected Behavior
Enter only one time the passphrase
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