💡 Summary
Claude Code Guide provides comprehensive instructions for installing and using the Claude Code tool across various platforms.
🎯 Target Audience
🤖 AI Roast: “This guide is like a Swiss Army knife—useful, but good luck finding the right tool!”
The README suggests using API keys, which can be a risk if not managed properly. Ensure to use environment variables and secret managers to mitigate exposure.
For updates and contributions, visit the official Claude Code documentation
| Section | Status | | ------------------------------------------------- | ------ | | Guides on how to install on Windows, Linux, MacOS | ✅ | | Tips and Tricks | ✅ | | MCP Overview with what to use | ✅ | | Community Guides | ✅ | | Troubleshooting | ✅ | | How to use Claude code the most optimal way | ✅ |
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Quick links: Install · Commands · Shortcuts · MCP · Troubleshoot
Enable sound alerts when claude completes the task:
claude config set --global preferredNotifChannel terminal_bell
[!TIP] Send claude or npx claude in terminal to start the interface
Go to Help & Troubleshooting to fix issues...
# Node.js 18+⭐️ /*Universal Method */ npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Windows /* Via CMD (npm) */ npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code /* Via CMD (native) */ curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd /* Via Powershell */ irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # WSL/GIT /* Via Terminal */ npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code /* Via Terminal */ curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # MacOS */ brew install node && npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Linux /* Via Terminal */ sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y nodejs npm /* Via Terminal */ npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code /* Via Terminal */ curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Arch /* Via Terminal */ yay -S claude-code*/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Docker /* Windows (CMD) */ docker run -it --rm -v "%cd%:/workspace" -e ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="sk-your-key" node:20-slim bash -lc "npm i -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code && cd /workspace && claude" /* macOS/Linux (bash/zsh)*/ docker run -it --rm -v "$PWD:/workspace" -e ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="sk-your-key" node:20-slim bash -lc 'npm i -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code && cd /workspace && claude' /* No bash Fallback */ docker run -it --rm -v "$PWD:/workspace" -e ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="sk-your-key" node:20-slim sh -lc 'npm i -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code && cd /workspace && claude' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Check if claude is installed correctly /* Linux */ which claude /* Windows */ where claude /* Universal */ claude --version -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Common Management /*claude config */ Configure settings /*claude mcp list */ Setup MCP servers, you can also replace "list" with add/remove /*claude /agents */ Configure/Setup Subagents for different tasks /*claude update */ Update to latest
[!Tip] Open Project Via Terminal Into VS Code / Cursor
$ - cd /path/to/project
$ - code .
Make sure you have the (Claude Code extension) installed in your VS Code / Cursor
- OS: macOS 10.15+, Ubuntu 20.04+/Debian 10+, or Windows 10/11 or WSL
- Hardware: 4GB RAM minimum 8GB+ recommended
- Software: Node.js 18+ or git 2.23+ (optional) & GitHub or GitLab CLI for PR workflows (optional)
- Internet: Connection for API calls
- Node.js 18+
[!Tip] Find API key from Anthropic Console
Do NOT commit real keys use git-ignored files, OS key stores, or secret managers
# Universal /* start login process */ claude /login /* Setup long-lived authentication token */ claude setup-token ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Windows /* Set-api-key */ set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-your-key-here-here /* cmd-masked-check */ echo OK: %ANTHROPIC_API_KEY:~0,8%*** /* Set-persistent-key */ setx ANTHROPIC_API_KEY "sk-your-key-here-here" /* cmd-unset-key */ set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Linux /* Set-api-key */ export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="sk-your-key-here-here" /* masked-check */ echo "OK: ${ANTHROPIC_API_KEY:0:8}***" /* remove-session */ unset ANTHROPIC_API_KEY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Powershell /* ps-session */ $env:ANTHROPIC_API_KEY = "sk-your-key-here-here" /* ps-masked-check */ "OK: $($env:ANTHROPIC_API_KEY.Substring(0,8))***" /* ps-persist */ [Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("ANTHROPIC_API_KEY","sk-your-key-here-here","User") /* ps-rotate */ $env:ANTHROPIC_API_KEY = "sk-new-key" /* ps-remove */ Remove-Item Env:\ANTHROPIC_API_KEY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Other... # persist-bash/* */ echo 'export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="sk-your-key-here-here"' >> ~/.bashrc && source ~/.bashrc # persist-zsh /* */ echo 'export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="sk-your-key-here-here"' >> ~/.zshrc && source ~/.zshrc # persist-fish/* */ fish -lc 'set -Ux ANTHROPIC_API_KEY sk-your-key-here-here' ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pros
- Comprehensive installation instructions for multiple platforms.
- Includes troubleshooting and best practices.
- Supports various integrations and automation features.
Cons
- Complexity may overwhelm beginners.
- Installation commands vary significantly across platforms.
- Some sections may lack detailed examples.
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