fix-claude-installation

To fix Claude Code CLI after a failed auto-update, you need to remove stale npm directories blocking the installation, then reinstall the CLI globally and verify the environment state.

Claude Code CLI stops working after a failed npm update because broken node/npm states and stale directories prevent the new version from installing cleanly, requiring manual cleanup and reinstallation.

The best way to restore a broken Claude Code CLI installation is to automate the cleanup of stale npm directories, globally reinstall the package, and verify the installation across common environments.

You do not need to manually delete npm directories to reinstall Claude Code CLI; the repair process handles cleanup automatically, removing stale directories before reinstalling and verifying the CLI.

Yes, you can repair Claude Code CLI across different node environments because the reinstallation process verifies the installation across common environments and reports success or failure with guidance.

If the Claude Code CLI reinstallation steps fail, the process reports the failure and provides clear guidance to reduce manual debugging time without requiring further user interaction.