CLAUDE_CODE_GIT_BASH_PATH
Updated by Alex Sorokoletov
CLAUDE_CODE_GIT_BASH_PATH is a Claude Code environment variable: Git Bash executable path (Windows). Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294. It is listed in the official reference.
| Status | Present in v2.1.294 |
|---|---|
| Added | Present since v2.1.69 or earlier |
| Category | Shell and tools |
| Official docs | Listed |
How to set it
For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:
export CLAUDE_CODE_GIT_BASH_PATH=<value>
claudeTo apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:
// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"env": {
"CLAUDE_CODE_GIT_BASH_PATH": "<value>"
}
}Release notes that mention it
Related variables
CLAUDE_CODE_TEST_NO_GIT_BASHBASH_MAX_OUTPUT_LENGTH: Max bash output character length.CLAUDE_BASH_MAINTAIN_PROJECT_WORKING_DIR: Maintain consistent working directory across commands.CLAUDE_BASH_NO_LOGIN: Replaced by CLAUDE_CODE_SHELL_PREFIX.CLAUDE_CODE_BASH_EDIT_DIFFCLAUDE_CODE_BASH_OUTPUT_AUDIENCE_NOTECLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_ADVISOR_TOOL: Disables what appears to be an internal advisory tool.CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_BG_SHELL_PRESSURE_REAP
Frequently asked questions
What does CLAUDE_CODE_GIT_BASH_PATH do?
Git Bash executable path (Windows)
Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_GIT_BASH_PATH?
Present since v2.1.69 or earlier and still present in v2.1.294.
How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_GIT_BASH_PATH?
Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_GIT_BASH_PATH=value), or add it to the "env" object in ~/.claude/settings.json to apply it to every session.
All variables, searchable: Claude Code environment variables.