claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Desktop app local mode exits with code 1 immediately [1 comments, 2 participants]

2026-04-16 08:38:31 [info] [CCD] LocalSessions.getDefaultPermissionMode: cwd=/Users/andrewmackenzie/Desktop/AfterKey 2026-04-16 08:38:31 [info] LocalSessions.checkGhAvailable: cwd=/Users/andrewmackenzie/Desktop/AfterKey 2026-04-16 08:38:31 [info] [CCD] LocalSessions.setFocusedSession: sessionId=null 2026-04-16 08:38:36 [info] LocalSessions.checkTrust: cwd=/Users/andrewmackenzie/Desktop/AfterKey 2026-04-16 08:38:36 [info] LocalSessions.start: 2026-04-16 08:38:36 [info] Starting local session local_67e9fcdb-c81b-46bb-8ff0-ad6ce91dc4e6 in /Users/andrewmackenzie/Desktop/AfterKey 2026-04-16 08:38:36 [info] [CCD] Using skills plugin at: /Users/andrewmackenzie/Library/Application Support/Claude/local-agent-mode-sessions/skills-plugin/5fefc149-fed9-4cb2-830d-3b0a89fd9f23/40e6aba5-f204-476d-bfb9-bff617fb7ee0 2026-04-16 08:38:36 [info] [CCD] Passing 1 plugin(s) to SDK (skills: 1, remote: 0, local: 0) 2026-04-16 08:38:36 [info] Using Claude Code binary at: /Users/andrewmackenzie/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude-code/2.1.92/claude.app/Contents/MacOS/claude 2026-04-16 08:38:36 [error] Session local_67e9fcdb-c81b-46bb-8ff0-ad6ce91dc4e6 query error: Claude Code process exited with code 1 2026-04-16 08:38:36 [info] [CCD CycleHealth] unhealthy cycle for local_67e9fcdb-c81b-46bb-8ff0-ad6ce91dc4e6 (0s, hadFirstResponse=false, reason=no_response)

TL;DR

The issue is likely due to how the SDK layer invokes the Claude Code binary in Local mode, and a potential workaround is to investigate the differences in invocation between the desktop app and the terminal.

Guidance

• Investigate the command-line arguments and environment variables used when invoking the Claude Code binary from the desktop app versus the terminal to identify any discrepancies.
• Verify that the claude-code binary is being executed with the correct permissions and in the correct working directory when invoked from the desktop app.
• Check the desktop app's configuration and logs for any plugin or flag arguments that might be causing the issue.
• Compare the versions of the Claude Code binary used in the desktop app and the terminal to ensure they are consistent.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue seems to be related to the invocation of the binary rather than a code-specific problem.

Notes

The issue appears to be specific to the Local mode in the desktop app and does not occur when using the Cloud mode or invoking the binary directly from the terminal. The fact that it worked in a previous version suggests a regression.

Recommendation

Apply a workaround by investigating the invocation differences and adjusting the desktop app's configuration accordingly, as the root cause seems to be related to how the binary is invoked rather than a version issue.