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Claude Code, from install to daily workflow.

AI-powered command line development. Turn your terminal into an AI development environment. Build, debug, and deploy using natural language commands.

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Install in one linemacOS · Linux · Windows
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
cd your-project
claude
# Claude Code opens in your terminal
> describe what you want to build
01Installnpm install -g
02AuthenticateOn first run
03Initialize projectCreates CLAUDE.md
04Start codingYour first prompt
Copy, paste, run. The full setup is section 02.
01

What is Claude Code?

A CLI that brings AI help right to your terminal. It reads natural language and runs development tasks, from writing code to managing deployments.

Three things to know
Command line nativeRuns in your terminal with full system access
Natural languageDescribe what you want in plain English
Full stack capableHandles any task, from frontend to deployment
Perfect forCLI developersDevOps engineersAutomation expertsRapid prototypers
Why choose Claude Code
No context switchingStay in your terminal. No need to switch tools.
System-level accessFull access to files, processes, and system commands
Git integrationSmooth version control with smart commit messages
Cross-platformWorks on macOS, Linux, and Windows terminals
02

Quick setup guide

Four commands from zero to your first AI-built feature. Every block copies in one click.

1
InstallGlobal install from npm
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
Needs Node.js 18 or newer.
2
AuthenticateFirst run opens the sign-in
claude
Sign in with your Claude account or an Anthropic API key.
3
Initialize projectCreates CLAUDE.md, the project memory
/init
Run it inside a session, in your project folder.
4
Start codingPass your first task as a prompt
claude 'build a todo app'
Tip: wrap natural language tasks in quotes.
03

Core features

Twelve capabilities in three groups. Pick a group to see what it covers.

Full project scaffoldingBuild full project structures with one command
Smart file creationCreate files with AI content based on your project context
Code completionFinish partial code with context-aware suggestions
Refactoring assistantRefactor code using plain language instructions
04

Write better prompts

Prompts that get the right result every time. Swap the vague version for the specific one, then copy it.

Be specific and contextual

VagueFix the bug
Specific
Fix the TypeError in app/components/Header.tsx line 42 where user.name is undefined

Use examples and patterns

VagueCreate a new component
Specific
Create a component similar to UserCard.tsx but for products, maintaining the same structure

Incremental development

VagueBuild a complete authentication system
Specific
Step 1: Create login form Step 2: Add API endpoint Step 3: Implement JWT tokens

Specify constraints

VagueOptimize the function
Specific
Optimize this function to run in O(n) time, use max 100MB memory
05

Complete command library

Claude Code commands and everyday requests in one place. Search, filter, and copy.

/initInitialize the project (writes CLAUDE.md)
/init
/clearClear session context
/clear
/hooksConfigure automation
/hooks
/helpShow help
/help
/compactSummarize the conversation to free up context
/compact
/memoryEdit CLAUDE.md memory files
/memory
/modelSwitch the model
/model
/mcpManage MCP server connections
/mcp
06

Connect everything

Claude Code connects with your full development toolchain.

IDEs and editors

VVS CodeCCursor IDEJJetBrains IDEsVVim/Neovim

Version control

GGitHubGGitLabBBitbucket

AI and LLM platforms

OOpenAILLangChainHHugging Face

Cloud platforms

AAWSGGoogle CloudAAzureVVercel

Development tools

DDockerKKubernetesTTerraformJJenkins

Monitoring

DDatadogSSentryGGrafana
07

Track your progress

A 30-item mastery checklist and the videos worth your time. Progress saves in your browser.

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FAQ

Questions,
answered.

The six questions people ask most.

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Claude Code is a CLI that brings AI help right to your terminal. It reads natural language commands and runs development tasks, from writing code to managing deployments.

Very little. You open it with one command, then describe what you want in plain English and it handles the technical steps, asking before it edits files or runs commands.

Yes. Open it in any project folder and run /init. Claude Code reads your project structure, dependencies, and conventions and saves what it learns to CLAUDE.md.

It runs locally in your terminal and asks for permission before editing files or running commands. Teams can use it on Anthropic's Team and Enterprise plans, or through Amazon Bedrock and Google Vertex AI.

It is included with Claude Pro and Max plans (Pro starts at $20/month), or you can pay per use with an Anthropic API key.

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code, open your project folder, type claude and sign in on first run. Then describe your first task in plain English.

Next step

Ready to code from the command line?

Install in one line and work through the guide. If you want AI built into your product, book a call.