[Bug] Git detection fails in desktop app despite Git being installed and in PATH

Status Open
Reported on v2.1.190
Maintainer reply None cached
Activity 0 comments · opened Jul 17, 2026

Bug Description
Claude Code desktop app is asking to install Git to use local session - Git is installed, env vars are set, pc restarted, error persists. Old sessions work, CLI works, chat works.

Environment Info

  • Platform: win32
  • Terminal: vscode
  • Version: 2.1.190
  • Feedback ID: 0896aa0b-df96-4fd2-934d-68d3cc2bf15e

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