Get started
Choose your environment to get started. Most surfaces require a Claude subscription or Anthropic Console account. The Terminal CLI and VS Code also support third-party providers.- Terminal
- VS Code
- Desktop app
- Web
- JetBrains
The full-featured CLI for working with Claude Code directly in your terminal. Edit files, run commands, and manage your entire project from the command line.To install Claude Code, use one of the following methods:You can also install with apt, dnf, or apk on Debian, Fedora, RHEL, and Alpine.Then start Claude Code in any project:You’ll be prompted to log in on first use. That’s it! Continue with the Quickstart →
- Native Install (Recommended)
- Homebrew
- WinGet
macOS, Linux, WSL:Windows PowerShell:Windows CMD:If you see
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash
irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd
The token '&&' is not a valid statement separator, you’re in PowerShell, not CMD. If you see 'irm' is not recognized as an internal or external command, you’re in CMD, not PowerShell. Your prompt shows PS C:\ when you’re in PowerShell and C:\ without the PS when you’re in CMD.Git for Windows is recommended on native Windows so Claude Code can use the Bash tool. If Git for Windows is not installed, Claude Code uses PowerShell as the shell tool instead. WSL setups do not need Git for Windows.Native installations automatically update in the background to keep you on the latest version.
cd your-project
claude
See advanced setup for installation options, manual updates, or uninstallation instructions. Visit installation troubleshooting if you hit issues.
What you can do
Here are some of the ways you can use Claude Code:Use Claude Code everywhere
Each surface connects to the same underlying Claude Code engine, so your CLAUDE.md files, settings, and MCP servers work across all of them. Beyond the Terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, Desktop, and Web environments above, Claude Code integrates with CI/CD, chat, and browser workflows:| I want to… | Best option |
|---|---|
| Continue a local session from my phone or another device | Remote Control |
| Push events from Telegram, Discord, iMessage, or my own webhooks into a session | Channels |
| Start a task locally, continue on mobile | Web or Claude iOS app |
| Run Claude on a recurring schedule | Routines or Desktop scheduled tasks |
| Automate PR reviews and issue triage | GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD |
| Get automatic code review on every PR | GitHub Code Review |
| Route bug reports from Slack to pull requests | Slack |
| Debug live web applications | Chrome |
| Build custom agents for your own workflows | Agent SDK |
Next steps
Once you’ve installed Claude Code, these guides help you go deeper.- Quickstart: walk through your first real task, from exploring a codebase to committing a fix
- Store instructions and memories: give Claude persistent instructions with CLAUDE.md files and auto memory
- Common workflows and best practices: patterns for getting the most out of Claude Code
- Settings: customize Claude Code for your workflow
- Troubleshooting: solutions for common issues
- code.claude.com: demos, pricing, and product details