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Claude Code
by anthropicsPython
Anthropic's agentic coding tool for the terminal, IDE and web.
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- 2026-07-25
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In practice
Written by AI from this repository’s README · high confidenceDevelopers spend too much time navigating codebases, executing routine git workflows, and deciphering complex code.
Use it when
When you want a natural language AI assistant in your terminal to explain code and execute git tasks.
Not the right pick when
When you rely strictly on npm for installation, as the README states npm installation is deprecated.
Capabilities
- Understands your codebase
- Executes routine tasks
- Handles git workflows
Cost: Needs a paid API or account
Install
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Video walkthroughs
Claude Code: Build Your First AI Agent
FULL Claude Code Tutorial for Beginners in 2026! (Step-By-Step)
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What the repository ships
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Latest release v2.1.220
Published 2026-07-25
What's changed
- Bug fixes and reliability improvements
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README
Claude Code
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Claude Code is an agentic coding tool that lives in your terminal, understands your codebase, and helps you code faster by executing routine tasks, explaining complex code, and handling git workflows -- all through natural language commands. Use it in your terminal, IDE, or tag @claude on Github.
Learn more in the official documentation.
<img src="./demo.gif" />
Get started
[!NOTE]
Installation via npm is deprecated. Use one of the recommended methods below.
For more installation options, uninstall steps, and troubleshooting, see the setup documentation.
- Install Claude Code:
MacOS/Linux (Recommended):
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash
Homebrew (MacOS/Linux):
brew install --cask claude-code
Windows (Recommended):
irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex
WinGet (Windows):
winget install Anthropic.ClaudeCode
NPM (Deprecated):
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
- Navigate to your project directory and run
claude.
Plugins
This repository includes several Claude Code plugins that extend functionality with custom commands and agents. See the plugins directory for detailed documentation on available plugins.
Reporting Bugs
We welcome your feedback. Use the /bug command to report issues directly within Claude Code, or file a GitHub issue.
Connect on Discord
Join the Claude Developers Discord to connect with other developers using Claude Code. Get help, share feedback, and discuss your projects with the community.
Data collection, usage, and retention
When you use Claude Code, we collect feedback, which includes usage data (such as code acceptance or rejections), associated conversation data, and user feedback submitted via the /bug command.
How we use your data
See our data usage policies.
Privacy safeguards
We have implemented several safeguards to protect your data, including limited retention periods for sensitive information, restricted access to user session data, and clear policies against using feedback for model training.
For full details, please review our Commercial Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.