Usage Examples

Check Installation Status

The diagnostic system automatically runs when needed and provides actionable recommendations:

Claude CLI Diagnostic

Currently running: npm-local (1.0.33)
Path: /home/user/.claude/local/node_modules/.bin/claude
Auto-updates: Yes
Config install method: local
Config auto-updates: true

Fixing Common Issues

Issue: Multiple installations detected

Warning: Multiple installations found
- npm-local at /home/user/.claude/local
- npm-global at /usr/local/bin/claude

Fix: Create alias to override: alias claude="~/.claude/local/node_modules/.bin/claude"

Issue: Permission problems with global installation

Warning: Insufficient permissions for auto-updates
Fix: Run: sudo chown -R $USER:$(id -gn) $(npm -g config get prefix)
or use `claude migrate-installer` to migrate to local installation