ado-windows-git-bash-compatibility

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Azure Pipelines frequently run on Windows agents, and teams often use Git Bash for scripting. This creates path conversion and shell compatibility challenges that can cause pipeline failures. This guide provides comprehensive solutions for Windows/Git Bash integration in Azure DevOps pipelines.

When using Bash tasks on Windows agents, Azure DevOps variables return Windows-style paths, but Git Bash (MINGW) performs automatic path conversion that can cause issues.

For self-hosted Windows agents, create .env file in agent root:

Windows and Git Bash compatibility guidance for Azure Pipelines. Covers path conversion issues, shell detection in pipeline scripts, MINGW/MSYS path handling, Windows agent configuration, cross-platform script patterns, and troubleshooting common Windows-specific pipeline failures. Source: josiahsiegel/claude-plugin-marketplace.

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