[BUG] Installer getting stuck at cleaning old NPM installations

Resolved 💬 10 comments Opened Aug 5, 2025 by shanepadgett Closed Aug 22, 2025

Environment

  • Platform (select one):
  • [x] Anthropic API
  • [ ] AWS Bedrock
  • [ ] Google Vertex AI
  • [ ] Other: <!-- specify -->
  • Claude CLI version: wont install
  • Operating System: macOS 15.6
  • Terminal: warp and terminal result in same

Bug Description

Trying to run the curl install script results in a message that appears stuck "Cleaning up old NPM installations"

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Run the install from the website: curl -fsSL claude.ai/install.sh | bash

Expected Behavior

Claude code installs

Actual Behavior

Stuck

Additional Context

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