[DOCS] npm install is missing ~/.local bug
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Sep 17, 2025 by ma11hew28 Closed Jan 7, 2026
Documentation Type
Missing documentation (feature not documented)
Documentation Location
_No response_
Section/Topic
Installation
Current Documentation
Claude Docs: Set up Claude Code: Standard installation says: "Run claude doctor after installation to check your installation type." But claude doctor led me astray.
What's Wrong or Missing?
The documentation doesn't warn you that claude doctor leads you astray if your npm global prefix is ~/.local (the same as the native install).
Suggested Improvement
Until issue #7734 is fixed, Claude Docs: Set up Claude Code should mention it.
Impact
Medium - Makes feature difficult to understand
Additional Context
I googled: how to install claude code. The fist hit for me was Claude Docs: Set up Claude Code, but those instructions came up short.
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