A guide for macOS developers who want to use Claude CLI without installing Node.js globally. The post demonstrates how to set up a local Claude CLI installation using mise for Node version management, configure a shell function in .zshrc for easy access, and solve the common issue where Claude CLI loses the current working directory context. This approach keeps your global system clean while making Claude CLI available from any project directory.
Running Claude CLI Without Global Node on macOS
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