Feature Request: Native Windows Claude Code CLI

[nCubed]

Problem Statement

Claude Code CLI currently requires WSL2 or native Linux environments, creating significant performance barriers for Windows-based enterprise development workflows, particularly in VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) environments.

Current Pain Points

• VDI Subprocess Performance: Each bash command executed by Claude Code (prefixed with !) experiences 10+ second delays in VDI environments due to subprocess spawning overhead
• Enterprise Workflow Disruption: Simple operations like generating git commit messages require multiple context-gathering commands (git diff, git status) that become unusably slow
• Architecture Mismatch: Current bash-wrapper approach conflicts with Windows enterprise security and virtualization layers

Specific Use Case Example

Current Experience:

User: "Create commit message for staged changes"
CC executes: bash -c "git status"     # 10+ seconds
CC executes: bash -c "git diff --staged"  # 10+ seconds  
CC executes: bash -c "git log --oneline -5"  # 10+ seconds
Total: 30+ seconds for context gathering alone

Expected with Native Windows: Same workflow should complete in under 5 seconds total.

Proposed Solution

Native Windows Claude Code CLI that:

• Executes commands directly via Windows Command Prompt or PowerShell
• Eliminates WSL2/bash subprocess overhead
• Maintains full feature parity with Linux version
• Integrates seamlessly with Windows development toolchains

Business Impact

Enterprise Adoption Barriers

• VDI Environments: Most enterprise developers work in VDI setups where current CC is practically unusable
• .NET/C# Ecosystem: Massive developer population primarily on Windows who cannot effectively adopt CC
• Security Compliance: Many enterprises restrict WSL2 installation or performance

Market Opportunity

• Enterprise .NET developers (millions globally)
• Windows-based development teams in regulated industries
• VDI-deployed developer workstations (common in finance, healthcare, government)

Technical Requirements

Core Functionality

• Native Windows executable (no WSL2 dependency)
• Command execution via cmd.exe or PowerShell
• File system operations using Windows APIs
• Git integration using native Windows git installations

Development Ecosystem Integration

• Support for common Windows development tools (Visual Studio, VS Code, Git for Windows)
• PowerShell script execution capabilities
• Windows path handling (C:\, \, etc.)
• Integration with Windows authentication/credential management

Success Metrics

• Performance: Command execution under 1 second for simple operations
• Adoption: Enable CC usage for Windows enterprise development teams
• Compatibility: Full feature parity with Linux/WSL2 versions

Priority Justification

This addresses a fundamental accessibility barrier for a large segment of the enterprise development market. Current workarounds (pre-staging context, manual command execution) significantly reduce CC's value proposition for Windows developers.

The enterprise .NET ecosystem represents a substantial untapped market for Claude Code adoption, currently blocked by this architectural limitation.