[BUG] Config and Data directories follow the Linux XDG standard even on windows #8235

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4. github-actions commented on Jan 13, 2026

   

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   This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

   • Docs miss mentioning XDG base directories for global configuration while already supporting them #6669: Docs miss mentioning XDG base directories for global configuration while already supporting them
   • Install script should use XDG_DATA_HOME for binary location #5176: Install script should use XDG_DATA_HOME for binary location
   • Unable to recognize skills in the custom configuration folder #7896: Unable to recognize skills in the custom configuration folder (Windows-specific XDG path issue)
   • opencode doesn't respect CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR environment variable #6551: opencode doesn't respect CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR environment variable
   • Opencode adds stuff to global config folder #3191: Opencode adds stuff to global config folder (XDG directory structure concerns)
   • Install script ignores OPENCODE_INSTALL_DIR environment variable #7675: Install script ignores OPENCODE_INSTALL_DIR environment variable

   These issues discuss similar concerns about directory paths, XDG standards compliance, and platform-specific directory handling on Windows. Feel free to ignore if your specific case is distinct from these.
5. thdxr commented on Mar 25, 2026

   

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