claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Desktop: “Claude Code process exited with code 1” when starting a new project (macOS) [1 comments, 2 participants]

Error Messages/Logs

1. See error: “Claude Code process exited with code 1” Please include relevant logs from macOS Console.app around the time the error occurs.

TL;DR

The issue might be resolved by investigating the environment or configuration differences between running claude from the Terminal and the Claude Desktop app.

Guidance

• Verify the execution environment: Compare the environment variables and settings when running claude from the Terminal and the Desktop app to identify any discrepancies.
• Check permissions and access: Ensure that the Claude Desktop app has the necessary permissions and access to execute claude at /usr/local/bin/claude.
• Review macOS Console.app logs: Analyze the logs around the time the error occurs to gather more information about the failure.
• Test with a different Claude Model: Try using a different model, such as a non-default one, to see if the issue is model-specific.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not imply a specific code-related fix.

Notes

The issue seems to be related to the interaction between the Claude Desktop app and the claude executable, and resolving it may require more information about the app's configuration and environment.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Investigate and address the environment or configuration differences between the Terminal and Desktop app executions, as this is likely to be the root cause of the issue.