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Remove cli_path or set it to claude.exe\n2. Install Claude Code natively\n3. On x64 install the platform wheel\nExpected: Request accepted / failure becomes diagnosable\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"c78688da-7e69-492e-aa44-b559316fb466","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Point cli_path at a native claude.exe or remove cli_path (discovery is skipped while set); install Claude Code natively (irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex) or use the x64 wheel that bundles claude.exe.\n\nOption: Use a native claude.exe [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: Claude Agent SDK / Python SDK CLI launch on Windows\nSteps:\n1. Remove cli_path or set it to claude.exe\n2. Install Claude Code natively\n3. 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