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1111* A terminal or command prompt open
1212* A code project to work with
13* A [Claude subscription](https://claude.com/pricing?utm_source=claude_code\&utm_medium=docs\&utm_content=quickstart_prereq) (Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise), [Claude Console](https://platform.claude.com/) account, or access through a [supported cloud provider](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/third-party-integrations.md)
13* A [Claude subscription](https://claude.com/pricing?utm_source=claude_code\&utm_medium=docs\&utm_content=quickstart_prereq) (Pro, Max, Ultra, Team, or Enterprise), [Claude Console](https://platform.claude.com/) account, or access through a [supported cloud provider](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/third-party-integrations.md)
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1515> [!NOTE]
1616>
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2424To install Claude Code, open a terminal and run the command for your system. If you haven't used a terminal before, the [terminal guide](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/terminal-guide) shows how to open one and paste the command.
2525
26**Native Install (Recommended)**
27
28**macOS, Linux, WSL:**
29
30```bash theme={null}
31curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash
32```
33
34On Windows, your prompt shows `PS C:\` when you're in PowerShell and `C:\` without the `PS` when you're in CMD.
35
36**Windows PowerShell:**
37
38```powershell theme={null}
39irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex
40```
41
42**Windows CMD:**
43
44```batch theme={null}
45curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd
46```
47
48The install command shows no progress while it downloads Claude Code. When the installer finishes, open a new terminal window and run `claude --version`. A working installation prints a version number. If your shell says `claude` isn't found or isn't recognized, the install directory isn't on your PATH yet: see [Fix your PATH](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/troubleshoot-install.md#command-not-found-claude-after-installation).
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50If you see `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.
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52If the install command fails with `syntax error near unexpected token '<'`, a `403`, or any other error, see [Troubleshoot installation](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/troubleshoot-install.md#find-your-error) to match the error to a fix and for alternative install methods.
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54[Git for Windows](https://git-scm.com/downloads/win) 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.
55
56> [!NOTE]
26> [tab] Native Install (Recommended)
5727>
58> Native installations automatically update in the background to keep you on the latest version.
28> **macOS, Linux, WSL:**
29>
30> ```bash theme={null}
31> curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash
32> ```
33>
34> On Windows, your prompt shows `PS C:\` when you're in PowerShell and `C:\` without the `PS` when you're in CMD.
35>
36> **Windows PowerShell:**
37>
38> ```powershell theme={null}
39> irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex
40> ```
41>
42> **Windows CMD:**
43>
44> ```batch theme={null}
45> curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd
46> ```
47>
48> The install command shows no progress while it downloads Claude Code. When the installer finishes, open a new terminal window and run `claude --version`. A working installation prints a version number. If your shell says `claude` isn't found or isn't recognized, the install directory isn't on your PATH yet: see [Fix your PATH](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/troubleshoot-install.md#command-not-found-claude-after-installation).
49>
50> If you see `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.
51>
52> If the install command fails with `syntax error near unexpected token '<'`, a `403`, or any other error, see [Troubleshoot installation](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/troubleshoot-install.md#find-your-error) to match the error to a fix and for alternative install methods.
53>
54> [Git for Windows](https://git-scm.com/downloads/win) 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.
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56> > [!NOTE]
57> >
58> > Native installations automatically update in the background to keep you on the latest version.
5959
60**Homebrew**
61
62```bash theme={null}
63brew install --cask claude-code
64```
65
66Homebrew offers two casks. `claude-code` tracks the stable release channel, which is typically about a week behind and skips releases with major regressions. `claude-code@latest` tracks the latest channel and receives new versions as soon as they ship.
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68> [!NOTE]
60> [tab] Homebrew
6961>
70> Homebrew installations do not auto-update. Run `brew upgrade claude-code` or `brew upgrade claude-code@latest`, depending on which cask you installed, to get the latest features and security fixes.
62> ```bash theme={null}
63> brew install --cask claude-code
64> ```
65>
66> Homebrew offers two casks. `claude-code` tracks the stable release channel, which is typically about a week behind and skips releases with major regressions. `claude-code@latest` tracks the latest channel and receives new versions as soon as they ship.
67>
68> > [!NOTE]
69> >
70> > Homebrew installations do not auto-update. Run `brew upgrade claude-code` or `brew upgrade claude-code@latest`, depending on which cask you installed, to get the latest features and security fixes.
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72**WinGet**
73
74```powershell theme={null}
75winget install Anthropic.ClaudeCode
76```
77
78> [!NOTE]
72> [tab] WinGet
7973>
80> WinGet installations do not auto-update. Run `winget upgrade Anthropic.ClaudeCode` periodically to get the latest features and security fixes.
74> ```powershell theme={null}
75> winget install Anthropic.ClaudeCode
76> ```
77>
78> > [!NOTE]
79> >
80> > WinGet installations do not auto-update. Run `winget upgrade Anthropic.ClaudeCode` periodically to get the latest features and security fixes.
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8282You can also install with [apt, dnf, or apk](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/setup.md#install-with-linux-package-managers) on Debian, Fedora, RHEL, and Alpine.
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105105You can log in using any of these account types:
106106
107* [Claude Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise](https://claude.com/pricing?utm_source=claude_code\&utm_medium=docs\&utm_content=quickstart_login) (recommended)
107* [Claude Pro, Max, Ultra, Team, or Enterprise](https://claude.com/pricing?utm_source=claude_code\&utm_medium=docs\&utm_content=quickstart_login) (recommended)
108108* [Claude Console](https://platform.claude.com/) (API access with pre-paid credits). On first login, a "Claude Code" workspace is automatically created in the Console for centralized cost tracking.
109109* [Amazon Bedrock, Google Cloud's Agent Platform, or Microsoft Foundry](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/third-party-integrations.md) (enterprise cloud providers)
110110* A self-hosted [Claude apps gateway](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/claude-apps-gateway), if your organization runs one: your admin pre-configures the gateway URL, and `/login` opens directly on the **Cloud gateway** screen for you to sign in with corporate SSO
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264264For more, see [best practices](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/best-practices.md) and [common workflows](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/common-workflows.md).
265265
266> **Be specific with your requests**
266> [accordion] Be specific with your requests
267267>
268268> Instead of: "fix the bug"
269269>
270270> Try: "fix the login bug where users see a blank screen after entering wrong credentials"
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272> **Use step-by-step instructions**
272> [accordion] Use step-by-step instructions
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274274> Break complex tasks into steps:
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279279> 3. build a webpage that allows users to see and edit their information
280280> ```
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282> **Let Claude explore first**
282> [accordion] Let Claude explore first
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284284> Before making changes, let Claude understand your code:
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291291> build a dashboard showing products that are most frequently returned by our UK customers
292292> ```
293293
294> **Save time with shortcuts**
294> [accordion] Save time with shortcuts
295295>
296296> * Type `/` to see the commands and skills available to you
297297> * Use Tab for command completion
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