I don't want PAI to install itself inside ~/.claude

[pax-k]

Instead I want PAI to install in my current project.

I tried setting PAI_DIR="$(pwd)/.claude" and then running bun run install.ts but it still says:

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  STEP 1: DETECT & BACKUP
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Scanning for existing AI system directories...

  Detected AI systems:
    • Claude Code: /Users/pax/.claude ← WILL BE BACKED UP
    • Cursor: /Users/pax/.cursor

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  SAFETY BACKUP                                              │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                             │
│  The installer will:                                        │
│                                                             │
│  1. Copy your current ~/.claude → ~/.claude-BACKUP          │
│  2. Install fresh PAI files into ~/.claude                  │
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│  Your original files will be preserved in the backup.       │
│                                                             │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Do you want to proceed with the backup and installation? [Y/n]:

[pax-k]

Also inside install.ts, I tried setting HOME via const HOME = process.env.HOMEDIR || homedir(); so I can install in whatever directory I want, but the install fails.

I will try to open a PR later with a proper fix

[dbalanco]

Yes, I would also want PAI to install in my current project and not in my user directory.

[danielmiessler]

@ksylvan Yes, we're going to be adding these options to the wizard soon!

[ksylvan]

@ksylvan Yes, we're going to be adding these options to the wizard soon!

Acknowledged. Let's meet tonight and prioritize the roadmap. I have some ideas and I know you do too.