Guide

Use Claude Code in VS Code

Anthropic · code.claude.com

Installing and using the VS Code extension for anyone who would rather not work in a bare terminal.

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The question it answers

  1. How do I get started with Claude Code?

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  1. The official first session, step by step: install commands for Mac, Linux, WSL and Windows, signing in, a first question, a... code.claude.com Guide Claude Code quickstart Anthropic
  2. System requirements and the other install routes (Homebrew, WinGet, apt, dnf), plus how to fix a PATH that cannot find claude. code.claude.com Guide Advanced setup Anthropic
  3. Anthropic's own plan page: Free, Pro at $20 a month ($17 billed yearly), Max from $100 and Ultra at $200; Claude Code, Research... claude.com Tool Claude plans and pricing Anthropic
  4. How /init writes a starting CLAUDE.md from your codebase and what belongs in it so every session starts with your rules. code.claude.com Guide Store instructions and memories (CLAUDE.md) Anthropic
  5. Anthropic's own advice on specific prompts, brainstorming a spec first, keeping CLAUDE.md short and giving Claude a check to run. code.claude.com Guide Best practices for Claude Code Anthropic
  6. A free course on steering long sessions with plan mode, writing a lean CLAUDE.md, and verifying what Claude did. anthropic.skilljar.com Course Claude Code in Action Anthropic Academy
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