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

Resolved 💬 1 comment Opened Apr 28, 2026 by alekhomenok 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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