Streamline your development workflow by leveraging Claude Code's intelligent code generation capabilities to rapidly prototype, test, and compare implementations across multiple programming languages and frameworks.
Claude Code is an agentic coding tool that lives in your terminal, understands your codebase, and helps you code faster by executing routine tasks, explaining complex code, and handling git workflows - all through natural language commands. It embeds Claude Opus 4—the same model our researchers and engineers use—right in your terminal with deep codebase awareness and the ability to edit files and run commands directly in your environment.
- Build features from descriptions: Tell Claude what you want to build in plain English. It will make a plan, write the code, and ensure it works
- Debug and fix issues: Describe a bug or paste an error message. Claude Code will analyze your codebase, identify the problem, and implement a fix
- Navigate any codebase: Ask anything about your team's codebase, and get thoughtful answers back
- Make coordinated changes: Makes coordinated changes across multiple files
- Automate tedious tasks: Fix lint issues, resolve merge conflicts, and write release notes
Before installing Claude Code, ensure you have:
- Node.js 18 or newer
- Python 3.13.x or newer
- VS Code installed on your system
- Claude subscription (Pro, Max) or Anthropic API key
- Git installed and configured
- A stable internet connection
Install python and nodejs in your system and make sure that the versions are >= the versions listed. Make sure pip is installed appropriately so you can install python packages.
Open your terminal and run:
Python:
pip install uvWindows:
powershell -ExecutionPolicy ByPass -c "irm https://astral.sh/uv/install.ps1 | iex"to install uvx for specific mcp's that require it. If you have any issues you can use claude later to help install the dependencies and check your mcp list through claude-code terminal.
Open your terminal and run:
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeNavigate to any project directory and run Claude Code for the first time:
cd your-project-directory
claudeYou'll complete a one-time OAuth process with your Claude Max or Anthropic Console account. Follow the prompts to authenticate with your Anthropic account.
Open VS Code, open the integrated terminal, and run claude - the extension will auto-install.
Alternatively, you can manually install the extension:
- Open VS Code
- Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
- Search for "Claude Code for VSCode" by Anthropic
- Click Install
- Restart VS Code
Once installed, you'll have access to these powerful features:
- Keyboard shortcut: Use
Cmd+Esc(Mac) orCtrl+Esc(Windows/Linux) to open Claude Code directly from your editor - UI button: Click the Claude Code button in the VS Code interface
- Selection context: The current selection/tab in the IDE is automatically shared with Claude Code
- Diagnostic sharing: Diagnostic errors (lint, syntax, etc.) from the IDE are automatically shared with Claude as you work
- File reference shortcuts: Use
Cmd+Option+K(Mac) orAlt+Ctrl+K(Linux/Windows) to insert file references (e.g., @File#L1-99)
- Code changes can be displayed directly in the IDE diff viewer instead of the terminal
- Configure this in
/configwithin Claude Code
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Run configuration setup:
claude /config
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Set diff tool to auto for automatic IDE detection:
Set diff tool to: auto
Create a CLAUDE.md file in your project root to provide Claude with example project context:
# Project Setup for Claude Code
## Branch Naming Convention
- Use `feature/` prefix for new features
- Use `bugfix/` prefix for bug fixes
- Use `hotfix/` prefix for urgent fixes
## Environment Setup
- Node.js version: 18+
- Package manager: npm/yarn
- Testing framework: Jest
## Code Standards
- ESLint configuration in `.eslintrc.js`
- Prettier formatting enabled
- TypeScript strict mode enabled
## Known Issues
- Database connection requires VPN
- Tests require environment variables in `.env.test`Since it's a terminal interface, there are some non-obvious behaviors: Shift+Enter doesn't work by default for new lines. Just tell Claude to set up your terminal with /terminal-setup and it'll fix it for you.
Run this command in Claude Code:
/terminal-setupOnce everything is set up:
- Open your project in VS Code
- Open the integrated terminal
- Run
claude - Try a simple command like: "Explain the structure of this project"
- Use
Cmd+Esc/Ctrl+Escfor quick access going forward
For detailed usage examples and workflows, check the official Claude Code documentation.
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From VS Code integrated terminal:
cd your-project claude -
From external terminal (then connect to VS Code):
cd your-project claude /ide
/help- Show available commands/ide- Connect to your IDE from external terminal/config- Configure Claude Code settings/terminal-setup- Set up terminal for better experience/bug- Report issues directly to Anthropic/install-github-app- Set up automatic PR reviews
Analyze your Codebase:
Explain the architecture of this React appBuild a New Feature:
Create a user authentication component with login and signup forms using React hooksDebug an Issue:
I'm getting a "Cannot read property 'map' of undefined" error in UserList.jsx. Can you find and fix it?Refactor Code:
Refactor the authentication logic to use a custom hook- Anthropic team for the Model Context Protocol
- Claude-Desktop n8n-MCP Tutorial walkthrough using the n8n-MCP through Claude Desktop
- Claude-Code n8n-MCP Tutorial walkthrough using the n8n-MCP through Claude-Code in VSCode
Need help? Visit support.anthropic.com for additional assistance or check the Claude Code documentation for the most up-to-date information.
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