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OPENCODE_INSTALL_DIR environment variable is ignored on Windows #28437
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OPENCODE_INSTALL_DIR environment variable is ignored on Windows — binary always installs to default path
What happened?
Setting the OPENCODE_INSTALL_DIR environment variable on Windows has no effect. The installer always places the binary in the default hardcoded path regardless of the environment variable value.
Steps to Reproduce
- Set
OPENCODE_INSTALL_DIRas a Windows user environment variable (e.g.D:\OpenCode) via System Properties → Environment Variables - Open a new terminal and run the install command
- The binary is installed to the default path instead of
D:\OpenCode
Expected Behavior
The installer should respect OPENCODE_INSTALL_DIR and place the binary in the specified directory.
Actual Behavior
The binary is installed to the default Windows path, ignoring OPENCODE_INSTALL_DIR entirely.
Environment
- OS: Windows 11
- Shell: PowerShell / CMD
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github-actions commentedon May 20, 2026
This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:
If your issue is distinct from the above, please add a comment clarifying how it differs.
JettHayes commentedon May 20, 2026
Still reproducible on Windows 11 as of May 2026. Setting
OPENCODE_INSTALL_DIRas a Windows user environment variable has no effect — the installer always falls back to the default path. This is not fixed.github-actions commentedon Jul 20, 2026
To stay organized issues are automatically closed after 60 days of no activity. If the issue is still relevant please open a new one.