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Fetch the URL and inspect body\n2. If region-blocked, not supported\n3. Else check proxy; try brew install --cask claude-code or winget install Anthropic.ClaudeCode\nExpected: Install succeeds\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"b3439a40-4099-4100-b19a-d2bcb8bcd699","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Check the HTML for 'App unavailable in region'; check network connectivity/proxy; use Homebrew cask or WinGet as alternative (same hosts though).\n\nOption: Diagnose the returned page, then use alternate installer [evidence: documented_workaround]\nApplies when: see problem\nSteps:\n1. Fetch the URL and inspect body\n2. If region-blocked, not supported\n3. 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