CLAUDE_CODE_TEST_NO_GIT_BASH

Updated October 14, 2026 by Alex Sorokoletov

CLAUDE_CODE_TEST_NO_GIT_BASH is a Claude Code environment variable. Added between v2.1.143 and v2.1.212 and still present in v2.1.295. It is not in the official reference.

Status	Present in v2.1.295
Added	Added between v2.1.143 and v2.1.212
Category	Shell and tools
Official docs	Not listed

How to set it

For one session, export it in the shell that starts Claude Code:

export CLAUDE_CODE_TEST_NO_GIT_BASH=<value>
claude

To apply it to every session, add it to the env object of a settings file:

// ~/.claude/settings.json
{
  "env": {
    "CLAUDE_CODE_TEST_NO_GIT_BASH": "<value>"
  }
}

Related variables

CLAUDE_CODE_GIT_BASH_PATH: Git Bash executable path (Windows).
BASH_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_DIFF
CLAUDE_CODE_BASH_OUTPUT_AUDIENCE_NOTE
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_ADVISOR_TOOL: Disables what appears to be an internal advisory tool.
CLAUDE_CODE_DISABLE_BG_SHELL_PRESSURE_REAP

Frequently asked questions

Which Claude Code version has CLAUDE_CODE_TEST_NO_GIT_BASH?

Added between v2.1.143 and v2.1.212 and still present in v2.1.295.

How do I set CLAUDE_CODE_TEST_NO_GIT_BASH?

Export it before starting Claude Code (export CLAUDE_CODE_TEST_NO_GIT_BASH=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.