[Bug] Desktop app fails to launch Claude Code process with exit code 1

Status Closed — not planned
Reported on v2.1.119
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 2 comments · opened Apr 28, 2026 · closed May 30, 2026

Bug Description
Claude Code in the desktop app (v1.4758.0) fails with "Claude Code process exited with code 1" every time I start a new session from the Code tab. The app uses its bundled binary at /Users/alexandra/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude-code/2.1.119/claude.app/Contents/MacOS/claude. Steps already completed: fresh CLI install (2.1.121), login via Terminal, PATH fix, sign out/in from the app, full restart. The CLI works perfectly from Terminal - /doctor shows no issues. The bundled binary also responds correctly when called directly from Terminal. The crash happens only when the desktop app launches a session. OS: macOS, MacBook Air (darwin-arm64). Plan: Pro personal.

Environment Info

  • Platform: darwin
  • Terminal: Apple_Terminal
  • Version: 2.1.121
  • Feedback ID: 2cf72a87-b8ae-48a0-aecb-4abe1e192bd0

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