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31* **Pro users**31* **Pro users**
32* **Max users**32* **Max users**
3333* **Team premium seat users*** **Team users**
3434* **Enterprise premium seat users*** **Enterprise users** with premium seats or Chat + Claude Code seats
35 35
36## Getting started36## Getting started
37 37
113* **Ask** (recommended for new users): Claude asks for your approval before each file edit or command. You see a diff view and can accept or reject each change.113* **Ask** (recommended for new users): Claude asks for your approval before each file edit or command. You see a diff view and can accept or reject each change.
114* **Code**: Claude auto-accepts file edits but still asks before running terminal commands. Use this when you trust file changes and want faster iteration.114* **Code**: Claude auto-accepts file edits but still asks before running terminal commands. Use this when you trust file changes and want faster iteration.
115* **Plan**: Claude creates a detailed plan for your approval before making any changes. Good for complex tasks where you want to review the approach first.115* **Plan**: Claude creates a detailed plan for your approval before making any changes. Good for complex tasks where you want to review the approach first.
116* **Act**: Claude runs without permission checks, automatically executing file edits and terminal commands. Only use this mode in trusted environments.
117
118<Warning title="Act mode">
119 Act runs in `bypassPermissions` mode, which disables all permission checks and should only be used in isolated environments like containers or VMs where Claude Code cannot cause damage. This mode is disabled by default. For personal accounts, enable it in [Claude Code personal settings](https://claude.ai/settings/claude-code). For Team and Enterprise plans, admins must enable it in [Claude Code admin settings](https://claude.ai/admin-settings/claude-code). Act mode does not persist across sessions.
120</Warning>
116 121
117To stop Claude mid-task, click the stop button.122To stop Claude mid-task, click the stop button.
118 123
10 Fast mode is in [research preview](#research-preview). The feature, pricing, and availability may change based on feedback.10 Fast mode is in [research preview](#research-preview). The feature, pricing, and availability may change based on feedback.
11</Note>11</Note>
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1313Fast mode delivers faster Opus 4.6 responses at a higher cost per token. Toggle it on with `/fast` when you need speed for interactive work like rapid iteration or live debugging, and toggle it off when cost matters more than latency.Fast mode is a high-speed configuration for Claude Opus 4.6, making the model 2.5x faster at a higher cost per token. Toggle it on with `/fast` when you need speed for interactive work like rapid iteration or live debugging, and toggle it off when cost matters more than latency.
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15Fast mode is not a different model. It uses the same Opus 4.6 with a different API configuration that prioritizes speed over cost efficiency. You get identical quality and capabilities, just faster responses.15Fast mode is not a different model. It uses the same Opus 4.6 with a different API configuration that prioritizes speed over cost efficiency. You get identical quality and capabilities, just faster responses.
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5# Claude Code overview5# Claude Code overview
6 6
77> Learn about Claude Code, Anthropic's agentic coding tool that works in your terminal, IDE, desktop app, and browser to help you turn ideas into code faster than ever before.> Claude Code is an agentic coding tool that reads your codebase, edits files, runs commands, and integrates with your development tools. Available in your terminal, IDE, desktop app, and browser.
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99## Get started in 30 secondsClaude Code is an agentic coding tool that reads your codebase, edits files, and runs commands. It works in your terminal, IDE, browser, and as a desktop app.
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1111Prerequisites:## Get started
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1313* Meet the [system requirements](/en/setup#system-requirements)Choose your environment to get started. Most surfaces require a [Claude subscription](https://claude.com/pricing) or [Anthropic Console](https://console.anthropic.com/) account. The Terminal CLI and VS Code also support [third-party providers](/en/third-party-integrations).
14* A [Claude subscription](https://claude.com/pricing) (Pro, Max, Teams, or Enterprise) or [Claude Console](https://console.anthropic.com/) account
15 14
1615**Install Claude Code:**<Tabs>
16 <Tab title="Terminal">
17 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.
17 18
1819To install Claude Code, use one of the following methods: To install Claude Code, use one of the following methods:
19 20
2021<Tabs> <Tabs>
21 <Tab title="Native Install (Recommended)">22 <Tab title="Native Install (Recommended)">
22 **macOS, Linux, WSL:**23 **macOS, Linux, WSL:**
23 24
61 WinGet installations do not auto-update. Run `winget upgrade Anthropic.ClaudeCode` periodically to get the latest features and security fixes.62 WinGet installations do not auto-update. Run `winget upgrade Anthropic.ClaudeCode` periodically to get the latest features and security fixes.
62 </Info>63 </Info>
63 </Tab>64 </Tab>
6465</Tabs> </Tabs>
65 66
6667**Start using Claude Code:** Then start Claude Code in any project:
67 68
6869```bash theme={null} ```bash theme={null}
6970cd your-project cd your-project
7071claude claude
7172``` ```
72 73
7374You'll be prompted to log in on first use. That's it! [Continue with Quickstart (5 minutes) →](/en/quickstart) You'll be prompted to log in on first use. That's it! [Continue with the Quickstart →](/en/quickstart)
74 75
7576<Tip> <Tip>
76 See [advanced setup](/en/setup) for installation options, manual updates, or uninstallation instructions. Visit [troubleshooting](/en/troubleshooting) if you hit issues.77 See [advanced setup](/en/setup) for installation options, manual updates, or uninstallation instructions. Visit [troubleshooting](/en/troubleshooting) if you hit issues.
7778</Tip> </Tip>
79 </Tab>
78 80
7981Claude Code also runs in [VS Code](/en/vs-code), [JetBrains IDEs](/en/jetbrains), as a [desktop app](/en/desktop), [on the web](/en/claude-code-on-the-web), and in [Slack](/en/slack). See [all platforms](#use-claude-code-everywhere) below. <Tab title="VS Code">
82 The VS Code extension provides inline diffs, @-mentions, plan review, and conversation history directly in your editor.
80 83
8184## What Claude Code does for you * [Install for VS Code](vscode:extension/anthropic.claude-code)
85 * [Install for Cursor](cursor:extension/anthropic.claude-code)
82 86
8387* **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. Or search for "Claude Code" in the Extensions view (`Cmd+Shift+X` on Mac, `Ctrl+Shift+X` on Windows/Linux). After installing, open the Command Palette (`Cmd+Shift+P` / `Ctrl+Shift+P`), type "Claude Code", and select **Open in New Tab**.
84* **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.
85* **Navigate any codebase**: Ask anything about your team's codebase, and get a thoughtful answer back. Claude Code maintains awareness of your entire project structure, can find up-to-date information from the web, and with [MCP](/en/mcp) can pull from external data sources like Google Drive, Figma, and Slack.
86* **Automate tedious tasks**: Fix fiddly lint issues, resolve merge conflicts, and write release notes. Do all this in a single command from your developer machines, or automatically in CI.
87 88
8889## Why developers love Claude Code [Get started with VS Code →](/en/vs-code#get-started)
90 </Tab>
89 91
9092* **Meets you where you work**: Use Claude Code in your terminal, your IDE, or a standalone desktop app. It integrates with the tools you already use. <Tab title="Desktop app">
9193* **Takes action**: Claude Code can directly edit files, run commands, and create commits. Need more? [MCP](/en/mcp) lets Claude read your design docs in Google Drive, update your tickets in Jira, or use *your* custom developer tooling. A standalone app for running Claude Code outside your IDE or terminal. Review diffs visually, run multiple sessions side by side, and kick off cloud sessions.
92* **Unix philosophy**: Claude Code is composable and scriptable. `tail -f app.log | claude -p "Slack me if you see any anomalies appear in this log stream"` *works*. Your CI can run `claude -p "If there are new text strings, translate them into French and raise a PR for @lang-fr-team to review"`.
93* **Enterprise-ready**: Use the Claude API, or host on AWS or GCP. Enterprise-grade [security](/en/security), [privacy](/en/data-usage), and [compliance](https://trust.anthropic.com/) is built-in.
94 94
9595## Use Claude Code everywhere Download and install:
96 96
9797Claude Code works across your development environment: in your terminal, in your IDE, in the cloud, and in Slack. * [macOS](https://claude.ai/api/desktop/darwin/universal/dmg/latest/redirect?utm_source=claude_code\&utm_medium=docs) (Intel and Apple Silicon)
98 * [Windows](https://claude.ai/api/desktop/win32/x64/exe/latest/redirect?utm_source=claude_code\&utm_medium=docs) (x64)
98 99
99100* **[Terminal (CLI)](/en/quickstart)**: the core Claude Code experience. Run `claude` in any terminal to start coding. After installing, launch Claude, sign in, and click the **Code** tab to start coding.
100* **[Claude Code on the web](/en/claude-code-on-the-web)**: use Claude Code from your browser at [claude.ai/code](https://claude.ai/code) or the Claude iOS app, with no local setup required. Run tasks in parallel, work on repos you don't have locally, and review changes in a built-in diff view.
101* **[Desktop app](/en/desktop)**: a standalone application with diff review, parallel sessions via git worktrees, and the ability to launch cloud sessions.
102* **[VS Code](/en/vs-code)**: a native extension with inline diffs, @-mentions, and plan review.
103* **[JetBrains IDEs](/en/jetbrains)**: a plugin for IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, and other JetBrains IDEs with IDE diff viewing and context sharing.
104* **[GitHub Actions](/en/github-actions)**: automate code review, issue triage, and other workflows in CI/CD with `@claude` mentions.
105* **[GitLab CI/CD](/en/gitlab-ci-cd)**: event-driven automation for GitLab merge requests and issues.
106* **[Slack](/en/slack)**: mention Claude in Slack to route coding tasks to Claude Code on the web and get PRs back.
107* **[Chrome](/en/chrome)**: connect Claude Code to your browser for live debugging, design verification, and web app testing.
108 101
109102## Next steps [Learn more about the desktop app →](/en/desktop#installation-and-setup)
103 </Tab>
104
105 <Tab title="Web">
106 Run Claude Code in your browser with no local setup. Kick off long-running tasks and check back when they're done, work on repos you don't have locally, or run multiple tasks in parallel. Available on desktop browsers and the Claude iOS app.
110 107
111108<CardGroup> Start coding at [claude.ai/code](https://claude.ai/code).
112 <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/en/quickstart">
113 See Claude Code in action with practical examples
114 </Card>
115 109
116110 <Card title="Common workflows" icon="graduation-cap" href="/en/common-workflows"> [Get started on the web →](/en/claude-code-on-the-web#getting-started)
117111 Step-by-step guides for common workflows </Tab>
118112 </Card>
113 <Tab title="JetBrains">
114 A plugin for IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, and other JetBrains IDEs with interactive diff viewing and selection context sharing.
119 115
120116 <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="wrench" href="/en/troubleshooting"> Install the [Claude Code plugin](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/27310-claude-code-beta-) from the JetBrains Marketplace and restart your IDE.
121 Solutions for common issues with Claude Code
122 </Card>
123 117
124118 <Card title="Desktop app" icon="laptop" href="/en/desktop"> [Get started with JetBrains →](/en/jetbrains)
125119 Run Claude Code as a standalone application </Tab>
126120 </Card></Tabs>
127</CardGroup>
128 121
129122## Additional resources## What you can do
130 123
131124<CardGroup>Here are some of the ways you can use Claude Code:
132 <Card title="About Claude Code" icon="sparkles" href="https://claude.com/product/claude-code">
133 Learn more about Claude Code on claude.com
134 </Card>
135 125
136126 <Card title="Build with the Agent SDK" icon="code-branch" href="https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/agent-sdk/overview"><AccordionGroup>
137127 Create custom AI agents with the Claude Agent SDK <Accordion title="Automate the work you keep putting off" icon="wand-magic-sparkles">
138128 </Card> Claude Code handles the tedious tasks that eat up your day: writing tests for untested code, fixing lint errors across a project, resolving merge conflicts, updating dependencies, and writing release notes.
139 129
140130 <Card title="Host on AWS or GCP" icon="cloud" href="/en/third-party-integrations"> ```bash theme={null}
141131 Configure Claude Code with Amazon Bedrock or Google Vertex AI claude "write tests for the auth module, run them, and fix any failures"
142132 </Card> ```
133 </Accordion>
143 134
144135 <Card title="Settings" icon="gear" href="/en/settings"> <Accordion title="Build features and fix bugs" icon="hammer">
145136 Customize Claude Code for your workflow Describe what you want in plain language. Claude Code plans the approach, writes the code across multiple files, and verifies it works.
146137 </Card>
138 For bugs, paste an error message or describe the symptom. Claude Code traces the issue through your codebase, identifies the root cause, and implements a fix. See [common workflows](/en/common-workflows) for more examples.
139 </Accordion>
140
141 <Accordion title="Create commits and pull requests" icon="code-branch">
142 Claude Code works directly with git. It stages changes, writes commit messages, creates branches, and opens pull requests.
143
144 ```bash theme={null}
145 claude "commit my changes with a descriptive message"
146 ```
147 147
148148 <Card title="Commands" icon="terminal" href="/en/cli-reference"> In CI, you can automate code review and issue triage with [GitHub Actions](/en/github-actions) or [GitLab CI/CD](/en/gitlab-ci-cd).
149149 Learn about CLI commands and controls </Accordion>
150 </Card>
151 150
152151 <Card title="Reference implementation" icon="code" href="https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/tree/main/.devcontainer"> <Accordion title="Connect your tools with MCP" icon="plug">
153152 Clone our development container reference implementation The [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](/en/mcp) is an open standard for connecting AI tools to external data sources. With MCP, Claude Code can read your design docs in Google Drive, update tickets in Jira, pull data from Slack, or use your own custom tooling.
154153 </Card> </Accordion>
154
155 <Accordion title="Customize with instructions, skills, and hooks" icon="sliders">
156 [`CLAUDE.md`](/en/claude-md) is a markdown file you add to your project root that Claude Code reads at the start of every session. Use it to set coding standards, architecture decisions, preferred libraries, and review checklists.
157
158 Create [custom slash commands](/en/skills) to package repeatable workflows your team can share, like `/review-pr` or `/deploy-staging`.
159
160 [Hooks](/en/hooks) let you run shell commands before or after Claude Code actions, like auto-formatting after every file edit or running lint before a commit.
161 </Accordion>
162
163 <Accordion title="Run agent teams and build custom agents" icon="users">
164 Spawn [multiple Claude Code agents](/en/sub-agents) that work on different parts of a task simultaneously. A lead agent coordinates the work, assigns subtasks, and merges results.
165
166 For fully custom workflows, the [Agent SDK](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/agent-sdk/overview) lets you build your own agents powered by Claude Code's tools and capabilities, with full control over orchestration, tool access, and permissions.
167 </Accordion>
168
169 <Accordion title="Pipe, script, and automate with the CLI" icon="terminal">
170 Claude Code is composable and follows the Unix philosophy. Pipe logs into it, run it in CI, or chain it with other tools:
171
172 ```bash theme={null}
173 # Monitor logs and get alerted
174 tail -f app.log | claude -p "Slack me if you see any anomalies"
175
176 # Automate translations in CI
177 claude -p "translate new strings into French and raise a PR for review"
178
179 # Bulk operations across files
180 git diff main --name-only | claude -p "review these changed files for security issues"
181 ```
182
183 See the [CLI reference](/en/cli-reference) for the full set of commands and flags.
184 </Accordion>
185
186 <Accordion title="Work from anywhere" icon="globe">
187 Start a task on your laptop and pick it up on your phone. [Claude Code on the web](/en/claude-code-on-the-web) and the [Claude iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/app/claude-by-anthropic/id6473753684) run sessions on cloud infrastructure, so you can kick off work from anywhere without a local dev environment.
188
189 You can also route coding tasks straight from team chat: mention `@Claude` in [Slack](/en/slack) with a bug report or feature request, and get a pull request back.
190 </Accordion>
191</AccordionGroup>
192
193## Use Claude Code everywhere
194
195Each surface connects to the same underlying Claude Code engine, so your CLAUDE.md files, settings, and MCP servers work across all of them.
196
197Beyond the [Terminal](/en/quickstart), [VS Code](/en/vs-code), [JetBrains](/en/jetbrains), [Desktop](/en/desktop), and [Web](/en/claude-code-on-the-web) environments above, Claude Code integrates with CI/CD, chat, and browser workflows:
198
199| I want to... | Best option |
200| --------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
201| Start a task locally, continue on mobile | [Web](/en/claude-code-on-the-web) or [Claude iOS app](https://apps.apple.com/app/claude-by-anthropic/id6473753684) |
202| Automate PR reviews and issue triage | [GitHub Actions](/en/github-actions) or [GitLab CI/CD](/en/gitlab-ci-cd) |
203| Route bug reports from Slack to pull requests | [Slack](/en/slack) |
204| Debug live web applications | [Chrome](/en/chrome) |
205| Build custom agents for your own workflows | [Agent SDK](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/agent-sdk/overview) |
206
207## Next steps
155 208
156209 <Card title="Security" icon="shield" href="/en/security">Once you've installed Claude Code, these guides help you go deeper.
157 Discover Claude Code's safeguards and best practices for safe usage
158 </Card>
159 210
160211 <Card title="Privacy and data usage" icon="lock" href="/en/data-usage">* [Quickstart](/en/quickstart): walk through your first real task, from exploring a codebase to committing a fix
161212 Understand how Claude Code handles your data* Level up with [best practices](/en/best-practices) and [common workflows](/en/common-workflows)
162213 </Card>* [Settings](/en/settings): customize Claude Code for your workflow
163214</CardGroup>* [Troubleshooting](/en/troubleshooting): solutions for common issues
215* [code.claude.com](https://code.claude.com/): demos, pricing, and product details
