claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Claude Desktop app - Claude Code error (every session) - process exited with code 1 [1 comments, 2 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#52210Fetched 2026-04-23 07:33:38
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Error Message

Error message:

Error Messages/Logs

  1. It will fail with error

Code Example

Claude Code process exited with code 1
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  • I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
  • This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
  • I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

What's wrong: Every code session in the Claude Desktop app crashes immediately with "Claude Code process exited with code 1" on the first prompt, including a simple "hi". Claude Chat and Claude Cowork works fine.

Error message: "Claude Code process exited with code 1"

I have tried:

  • Full uninstall and reinstall of the Desktop app
  • Deleting all cache and hidden config folders (~/.claude, ~/Library/Application Support/Claude)

What Should Happen?

It should just work, I've not encountered this before until last night.

Error Messages/Logs

Claude Code process exited with code 1

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Go to Claude desktop app
  2. Click on Claude Code
  3. Send any message
  4. It will fail with error

Claude Model

Not sure / Multiple models

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

1.3883.0 (93ff6c)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Other

Additional Information

Interestingly, this works fine on my work MacBook which uses Apple Silicon.

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TL;DR

The issue might be related to a regression in the Claude Code version 1.3883.0, and trying a previous version or checking for platform-specific issues could help resolve the problem.

Guidance

  • The fact that it works on an Apple Silicon MacBook but not on the current machine suggests a potential platform-specific issue, so checking for any macOS-specific updates or configuration changes might be helpful.
  • Since the issue is reported as a regression, trying to find the last working version of Claude Code and comparing changes between that version and the current one (1.3883.0) could provide insights into the cause.
  • Given that a full uninstall and reinstall, as well as deleting cache and config folders, did not resolve the issue, the problem might be more deeply rooted in the application's interaction with the system or its dependencies.
  • Considering the error message "Claude Code process exited with code 1" is quite generic, looking into any system logs or application logs (if available) for more detailed error messages could be beneficial.

Example

No specific code example can be provided without more details on the application's internal workings or the exact nature of the error.

Notes

The solution is speculative due to the lack of detailed error messages or logs. The issue seems to be specific to the user's environment, given that it works on a different MacBook.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Given the information, a safe approach would be to try and isolate the issue by testing on different environments or versions, rather than immediately attempting an upgrade, as the current version is already the latest.

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