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Windows: OPENCODE_INSTALL_DIR environment variable is not respected #42536
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On Windows, setting the OPENCODE_INSTALL_DIR environment variable does not affect the installation location (e.g. D:\215--Python\110--exe\080--OpenCode\). The installer ignores the specified path and always installs the binary to the default directory (e.g. C:\Users\xxx\AppData\Local\Programs\@opencode-aidesktop).
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OpenCode version
v1.18.18
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Set OPENCODE_INSTALL_DIR as a Windows user environment variable (e.g. D:\215--Python\110--exe\080--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:\215--Python\110--exe\080--OpenCode
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winodws10
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PowerShell / CMD
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github-actions commentedon Aug 14, 2026
This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:
If your issue is the same, please add a comment there instead so the discussion stays consolidated.
crxusb-dev commentedon Aug 14, 2026
@JettHayes I’m experiencing the same issue as well. On Windows, setting
OPENCODE_INSTALL_DIRdoes not change the installation location, and the installer still installs to the default directory.crxusb-dev commentedon Aug 14, 2026
@xl2361 I’m experiencing the same issue as well. On Windows, setting
OPENCODE_INSTALL_DIRdoes not change the installation location, and the installer still installs to the default directory.thdxr commentedon Oct 11, 2026
Thanks for the report! OpenCode 2.0 is now out and development is focused on V2, so we're closing issues filed against OpenCode 1. Please upgrade (
opencode upgrade --major, details: https://anoma.ly/notes/opencode-2-0), and if this is still relevant on 2.0, reopen this issue or open a new one with your 2.0 version.— from 𝕺𝖕𝖊𝖓𝕮𝖔𝖉𝖊