[BUG] "Search: Not working (bundled)" - Windows Native Binary Installation Method

Environment

• Platform (select one):
• [x] Anthropic API
• [ ] AWS Bedrock
• [ ] Google Vertex AI
• [x] Other: Claude Code
• Claude CLI version: 1.0.86
• Operating System: Windows 11
• Terminal: Git Bash (in VSCode integrated terminal)

Bug Description

Search functionality shows "Not working (bundled)" when running /doctor inside Claude Code after native binary installation on Windows. The bundled ripgrep appears to fail on Windows native installations. When I run claude doctor in GitBash it says its fine "Search: OK (bundled)"

Steps to Reproduce

1. Install Claude Code on Windows using native binary method: irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex
2. Open Git Bash terminal (either standalone or in VSCode)
3. Run claude doctor - shows installation is fine
4. Run claude to start Claude Code
5. Inside Claude Code, run /doctor command
6. Observe "Search: Not working (bundled)" in diagnostics

Expected Behaviour

Search tool should show "OK (bundled)" and Claude Code should be able to use ripgrep for efficient file searching.

Actual Behaviour

Search shows "Not working (bundled)" and Claude cannot use the Search tool efficiently, falling back to reading files directly which consumes more tokens.

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Additional Context

Installation details from claude doctor:

• Currently running: native (1.0.86)
• Path: /c/Users/mp/.local/bin/claude
• Invoked: C:\Users\mp\.local\bin\claude.exe
• Config install method: native
• Auto-updates enabled: true
• Search: OK (bundled) - shows OK outside Claude Code
• Search: Not working (bundled) - shows NOT working inside Claude Code