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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.
Where Claude Code is winning
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Plugin
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Stack favorite9.6k repo stars2872 builder votes
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PluginClaude Code Plugins
Context management via hooks. Ledgers, handoffs, MCP execution without context pollution.
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Claude, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, PostgreSQL, Supabase, Anthropic, LLM, Docker, AWS
Stack favoriteReal repo gravity. Builders already treat this as a serious reference point.
Claude CodeMinutesClaude, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, PostgreSQL, Supabase, Anthropic, LLM, Docker, AWSContext management via hooks. Ledgers, handoffs, MCP execution without context pollution.
PluginClaude Code Plugins
Master Claude Code hooks — comprehensive guide and examples.
Stack favorite3.3k repo stars
Claude, Python, Go, OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, LLM
Stack favoriteReal repo gravity. Builders already treat this as a serious reference point.
Claude CodeMinutesClaude, Python, Go, OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, LLMMaster Claude Code hooks — comprehensive guide and examples.
PluginClaude Code Plugins
Real-time monitoring for Claude Code agents through hook event tracking.
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Claude, TypeScript, Python, Vue, SQLite, OpenAI, LLM, Tailwind, Vite, Bun, React, Anthropic
Stack favoriteReal repo gravity. Builders already treat this as a serious reference point.
Claude CodeMinutesClaude, TypeScript, Python, Vue, SQLite, OpenAI, LLM, Tailwind, Vite, Bun, React, AnthropicReal-time monitoring for Claude Code agents through hook event tracking.
PluginOpenClaw Plugins
OpenClaw Chinese IM integrations
Stack favorite1.0k repo stars103 builder votes
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Claude Code1 weekPlugins for Feishu, DingTalk, QQ, WeCom, WeChat.
PluginOpenClaw Plugins
Connect OpenClaw to personal WeChat
Builder signal925 repo stars92 builder votes
Builder signalGetting enough attention to influence how people assemble their stack.
Claude Code1 weekStable WeChat integration for OpenClaw agents.
PluginOpenClaw Plugins
Enterprise WeChat AI bot plugin
Builder signal251 repo stars25 builder votes
Builder signalGetting enough attention to influence how people assemble their stack.
Claude Code1 weekWeCom AI bot — streaming output, dynamic cards, enterprise integration.
PluginSkills Ecosystem
Experimental skills for Claude Code Superpowers - new techniques and tools
Builder signal205 repo stars20 builder votes
Python, Claude, LLM
Builder signalGetting enough attention to influence how people assemble their stack.
Claude CodeInstantPython, Claude, LLMExperimental skills for Claude Code Superpowers - new techniques and tools. An open-source plugin for the AI coding ecosystem.
PluginClaude Code Plugins
Build mods for Claude Code: hook requests, modify responses, custom model routing.
Rising build180 repo stars
Python, OpenAI, Claude, Anthropic, LLM
Rising buildEarly proof is forming around this project before it turns obvious.
Claude CodeMinutesPython, OpenAI, Claude, Anthropic, LLMBuild mods for Claude Code: hook requests, modify responses, custom model routing.
PluginSkills Ecosystem
Complete software development lifecycle skills optimized for non-technical founders building SaaS applications with A...
Builder signal150 repo stars15 builder votes
Go, Supabase, Firebase, Claude, LLM
Builder signalGetting enough attention to influence how people assemble their stack.
Claude CodeInstantGo, Supabase, Firebase, Claude, LLMComplete software development lifecycle skills optimized for non-technical founders building SaaS applications with AI tools (Lovable, Replit, Claude Code).. An open-source plugin for the AI coding ecosystem.
PluginClaude Code Plugins
Python SDK for Claude Code hooks.
Rising build120 repo stars
Claude, Go, Anthropic, Python, React
Rising buildEarly proof is forming around this project before it turns obvious.
Claude CodeMinutesClaude, Go, Anthropic, Python, ReactPython SDK for Claude Code hooks.
PluginClaude Code Plugins
PHP SDK for building Claude Code hooks.
Rising build63 repo stars
Claude, PHP, Laravel
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Claude CodeMinutesClaude, PHP, LaravelPHP SDK for building Claude Code hooks.
Plugin
Lightweight persistent memory system for Claude Code — FTS5 search, episode batching, error-triggered recall
Early signal16 repo stars2 builder votes
Early signalNew enough that sharp builders can still get ahead of the crowd here.
Claude CodeInstantLightweight persistent memory system for Claude Code — FTS5 search, episode batching, error-triggered recall