[BUG] ~/.local/bin is not in your PATH warning even though I am installed through npm
Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Aug 28, 2025 by kramar99 Closed Sep 1, 2025
Environment
- Platform (select one):
- [x] Anthropic API
- [ ] AWS Bedrock
- [ ] Google Vertex AI
- [ ] Other: <!-- specify -->
- Claude CLI version: 1.0.93<!-- output of
claude --version--> - Operating System: Mac<!-- e.g. macOS 14.3, Windows 11, Ubuntu 22.04 -->
- Terminal: Terminal App<!-- e.g. iTerm2, Terminal App -->
Bug Description
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Getting warning messages inside Claude after starting, even though I am installed and running through npm:
~/.local/bin is not in your PATH
Steps to Reproduce
- install Claude Code with npm <!-- First step -->
- start Claude<!-- Second step -->
- See error <!-- And so on... -->
Expected Behavior
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No warning messages
Actual Behavior
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Get these warning messages
```
● Claude command not found at /Users/<username>/.local/bin/claude
● ~/.local/bin is not in your PATH
● Add it by running: export PATH="~/.local/bin:$PATH"
## Additional Context
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