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Set env CLAUDE_CODE_GIT_BASH_PATH to C:\\Program Files\\Git\\bin\\bash.exe in settings.json\nExpected: Bash tool available\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"38c1abe0-98ad-4d00-a5ca-7819a6953725","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Add PowerShell to PATH or install PowerShell 7, or set CLAUDE_CODE_GIT_BASH_PATH in settings.json env to ...\\Git\\bin\\bash.exe (not git-bash.exe).\n\nOption: Point CLAUDE_CODE_GIT_BASH_PATH at bin\\bash.exe [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: see problem\nSteps:\n1. where.exe git\n2. 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