The PATH variable is an environment variable that contains a list of directories where the operating system or command-line interface searches for executable files, such as programs, scripts, and commands. When a user types a command or runs a program, the system looks for the executable file in the directories listed in the PATH variable. If the executable file is found, it is executed; otherwise, an error message is displayed.

On Unix-based systems, you typically edit your shell configuration file (like .zshrc , .bashrc , or .bash_profile ).

Based on the phrase "report: add to path," you most likely want to add a specific folder to your system's PATH environment variable so you can run executables located in that folder from the command line.

The phrase is ambiguous, but here are the most likely interpretations: