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Anthropic’s CLI for Claude — the coding agent
Claude Code is Anthropic’s official CLI for coding with Claude. Explore skills, MCP servers, frameworks, and tools built for the Claude Code ecosystem.
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Fastest Way Into Claude Code
1. Install
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeRequires Node.js 18+. Works on macOS, Linux, and WSL.
2. Run
cd your-project && claudeOpens an interactive session. Claude reads your codebase and helps you code.
3. Extend
Add skills (custom slash commands), MCP servers (external tools), hooks (lifecycle events), and agents for complex tasks.
Step-by-Step Guide
1Install Claude Code
One command. Takes about 30 seconds.
Install Claude Code
One command. Takes about 30 seconds.
- a
Check if you have Node.js
node --versionYou need v18 or higher. If you see a number like
v20.11.0, you're good. If you get "command not found", go to nodejs.org and install it first. - b
Install Claude Code globally
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeThis installs the
claudecommand on your machine. Runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows (WSL). - c
Verify it worked
claude --versionYou should see a version number. If you do, you're ready to go.
2Run It in Your Project
Point it at your code and start talking.
Run It in Your Project
Point it at your code and start talking.
- a
Open your terminal
On Mac: Spotlight → type "Terminal". On Windows: open WSL or Windows Terminal.
- b
Navigate to your project folder
cd ~/my-projectReplace
~/my-projectwith the actual path to your project. - c
Start Claude Code
claudeThat's it. Just type
claudeand hit Enter. - d
First time? Log in
It'll open a browser window to authenticate with your Anthropic account. Log in, come back to the terminal, and you're connected.
- e
Start talking
Claude automatically reads your project files. Just describe what you want: "add a login page", "fix the failing test", "refactor this function".
3UI Basics & Key Commands
Everything you need to know to not feel lost.
UI Basics & Key Commands
Everything you need to know to not feel lost.
Core Controls
Enter
Send your message
Escape
Cancel what Claude is doing right now
Ctrl + C
Exit Claude Code completely
↑ / ↓
Scroll through your message history
Slash Commands
/helpSee all available commands
/clearWipe the conversation and start fresh
/compactSummarize and shrink the conversation
/costSee how much this session has cost so far
Pro tip: When Claude wants to edit a file or run a command, it'll ask for permission. Press y to allow, n to deny. You can also type ! to allow and stop asking for that type of action.
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