How do I fix the 'Command not found' error for Claude Code?

Verify your npm global bin is in your PATH, restart your terminal, or use the native installer via curl as an alternative to npm.

How can I check if my installation is healthy?

Run the built-in /doctor command to perform a health check on your installation, dependencies, and environment configuration.

How do I fix JetBrains terminal focus issues with Claude Code?

Navigate to Settings > Tools > Terminal and disable 'Move focus to the editor with Escape' to prevent the ESC key from interrupting your CLI session.

How can I reset my authentication?

Run the /logout command within Claude Code or manually remove the stored auth data by deleting the ~/.config/claude-code/auth.json file.

What should I do if my context is too large?

Run the /compact command to reduce context size, use the /clear command for a fresh start, or break tasks into smaller pieces using subagents.

Claude Code Troubleshooting

Name: Claude Code Troubleshooting
Author: reggiechan74

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Developer Tools

Resolves installation, authentication, performance, and IDE integration issues through guided diagnostics and common fixes.

About

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for debugging and optimizing your Claude Code environment, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted AI-assisted development workflow. It covers a wide range of common hurdles, including OS-specific installation conflicts (like Windows WSL), persistent authentication resets, and performance bottlenecks caused by context size. By leveraging built-in tools like /doctor and /compact alongside system-level fixes for JetBrains and terminal environments, it helps developers quickly overcome technical blockers and maintain peak tool efficiency.

Key Features

Step-by-step resolution for Windows WSL and Linux/Mac installation errors
Cross-platform IDE integration fixes for JetBrains and terminal environments
Comprehensive directory of common error messages and proactive prevention tips
0 GitHub stars
Performance optimization strategies via context reduction and search tool integration
Detailed fixes for persistent authentication and permission-related issues

Use Cases

Fixing 'Command not found' or permission errors during initial tool setup
Managing large codebases by diagnosing 'Context too large' errors and optimizing memory usage
Resolving terminal focus issues and networking conflicts in JetBrains or WSL2 environments

About

Key Features

Step-by-step resolution for Windows WSL and Linux/Mac installation errors
Cross-platform IDE integration fixes for JetBrains and terminal environments
Comprehensive directory of common error messages and proactive prevention tips
0 GitHub stars
Performance optimization strategies via context reduction and search tool integration
Detailed fixes for persistent authentication and permission-related issues

Use Cases

Fixing 'Command not found' or permission errors during initial tool setup
Managing large codebases by diagnosing 'Context too large' errors and optimizing memory usage
Resolving terminal focus issues and networking conflicts in JetBrains or WSL2 environments