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Prompt library Claude Code CLI · in the page prompt-library …ner: 'card border', viewport: 'mobile' }, nextHref: '/en/desktop#preview-your-app', src: 'ebook' }, { id: 'review-your-changes-before', sdlc: 'build', cat: 'Review',… Quickstart Claude Code CLI · in the page quickstart …able on the [web](https://claude.ai/code), as a [desktop app](/docs/en/desktop.md), in [VS Code](/docs/en/vs-code.md) and [JetBrains IDEs](/docs/en/jetbrains.md), in [Slack](/docs/en/slack.md), and in… Continue local sessions from any device with Remote Control Claude Code CLI · in the page remote-control …Remote Control session from the CLI, the [Claude Desktop app](/docs/en/desktop.md), or the VS Code extension. The CLI offers three invocation modes; the Desktop app and VS Code use the `/remote-contro… Automate work with scheduled tasks Claude Code CLI · in the page routines …ur machine instead of in the cloud: [Desktop scheduled tasks](/docs/en/desktop-scheduled-tasks.md) and [`/loop`](/docs/en/scheduled-tasks). To choose among all three, see [Compare scheduling options](… Configure the sandboxed Bash tool Claude Code CLI · in the page sandboxing …e CLI](/docs/en/computer-use.md) or [computer use in Desktop](/docs/en/desktop.md#let-claude-use-your-computer). * **Subagents**: [subagents](/docs/en/sub-agents.md) run in the same process as the par… Run prompts on a schedule Claude Code CLI · in the page scheduled-tasks …ask](/docs/en/routines.md), set up a [Desktop scheduled task](/docs/en/desktop-scheduled-tasks.md), or use [GitHub Actions](/docs/en/github-actions.md). ## Compare scheduling options Claude Code off… Manage sessions Claude Code CLI · in the page sessions …fferent approach, or switch between tasks. The [desktop app](/docs/en/desktop.md#work-in-parallel-with-sessions), [claude.ai/code](/docs/en/claude-code-on-the-web.md), and the [VS Code extension](/do… Claude Code settings Claude Code CLI · in the page settings …or act on external pages in the desktop app's [Browser pane](/docs/en/desktop#browse-external-sites). Users can still navigate to external sites themselves, and local dev server previews are unaffect… All settings Claude Code CLI · in the page settings-reference …ls) | Keep Claude's tools off external pages in the [desktop](/docs/en/desktop.md) Browser pane | Tools | Managed | | [`channelsEnabled`](#channelsenabled) | Allow [channels](/docs/en/channels.md#enab… Advanced setup Claude Code CLI · in the page setup …> [!TIP] > > Prefer a graphical interface? The [Desktop app](/docs/en/desktop-quickstart.md) lets you use Claude Code without the terminal. Download it for [macOS](https://claude.ai/api/desktop/darwi… Extend Claude with skills Claude Code CLI · in the page skills …hat-carries-over-from-your-setup). [Desktop scheduled tasks](/docs/en/desktop-scheduled-tasks.md) run locally on your machine, so they do load `~/.claude/skills/`. ### Skills synced from claude.ai… Troubleshoot installation and login Claude Code CLI · in the page troubleshoot-install …her skip the terminal entirely, the [Claude Code Desktop app](/docs/en/desktop-quickstart.md) lets you install and use Claude Code through a graphical interface. Download it for [macOS](https://claude… Troubleshooting Claude Code CLI · in the page troubleshooting …stays high after these steps, run `/heapdump` to write two files to `~/Desktop`: a JavaScript heap snapshot named `<session-id>.heapsnapshot` and a memory breakdown named `<session-id>-diagnostics.jso… Get started with Claude Code in the cloud Claude Code CLI · in the page web-quickstart …[terminal quickstart](/docs/en/quickstart.md), [Desktop app](/docs/en/desktop.md), or [Remote Control](/docs/en/remote-control.md) docs to set up local sessions. ## Connect GitHub Connecting GitHub… Week 13 · March 23–27, 2026 Claude Code CLI · in the page whats-new/2026-w13 …ding flow, and screenshot each step ``` [Computer use guide](/docs/en/desktop.md#let-claude-use-your-computer) PR auto-fix Web Flip a switch when you open a PR and walk away. Claude watches CI, fix… Week 27 · June 29 – July 3, 2026 Claude Code CLI · in the page whats-new/2026-w27 …e through regular package updates. [Claude Desktop on Linux](/docs/en/desktop-linux.md) /radio CLI Claude FM is on the air. `/radio` opens the lo-fi radio stream in your browser for something to co… Week 28 · July 6–10, 2026 Claude Code CLI · in the page whats-new/2026-w28 …src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/x358isu_VzLnyTEN/images/whats-new/desktop-browser.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=x358isu_VzLnyTEN&q=85&s=8033e85a1cb0a37870a79e702c18f4e4" /> [Browse external sites](/… Week 30 · July 20–24, 2026 Claude Code CLI · in the page whats-new/2026-w30 …ck the onboarding flow. ``` [Test iOS apps in the simulator](/docs/en/desktop-ios-simulator.md#run-your-app-in-the-simulator) Claude Security plugin plugin The Claude Security plugin runs a multi-a… Week 33 · August 10–14, 2026 Claude Code CLI · in the page whats-new/2026-w33 …src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/2SnAdpL4dJ18nKb3/images/whats-new/desktop-auto-continue.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=2SnAdpL4dJ18nKb3&q=85&s=1937f489695feaea715e48ecfd7e62cd" /> The next time a ses… Week 35 · August 24–28, 2026 Claude Code CLI · in the page whats-new/2026-w35 …src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/f9HTZGyMtxIFOUgt/images/whats-new/desktop-resume-cli-session.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=f9HTZGyMtxIFOUgt&q=85&s=41e4a5fda6b9d63280589f2cbdabf44f" /> In a Desktop s… Week 36 · August 31 – September 4, 2026 Claude Code CLI · in the page whats-new/2026-w36 …a6c6fa544cb8d1b426b93706caf4) [Let Claude use your computer](/docs/en/desktop.md#let-claude-use-your-computer) Live diff panel in fullscreen rendering v2.1.260 In fullscreen rendering, `/diff` now… Week 37 · September 7–11, 2026 Claude Code CLI · in the page whats-new/2026-w37 …src="https://mintcdn.com/claude-code/f9HTZGyMtxIFOUgt/images/whats-new/desktop-pop-out-panes.mp4?fit=max&auto=format&n=f9HTZGyMtxIFOUgt&q=85&s=ff3770dd09bb15ed9cf17a460f3d1e23" /> [Arrange your works… Run parallel sessions with worktrees Claude Code CLI · in the page worktrees …> * **Desktop app**: see [Run a session in its own worktree](/docs/en/desktop.md#run-a-session-in-its-own-worktree) Worktrees are one of several ways to run Claude in parallel. They isolate file edi… Zero data retention Claude Code CLI · in the page zero-data-retention …n-the-web.md), including those started from the [Desktop app](/docs/en/desktop.md#cloud-sessions) | Requires server-side storage of session data, including conversation history with prompts and comple… Get started with MCP Apps Claude Documentation · in the page connectors/building/mcp-apps/getting-started …nfiguration file** Go to [**Settings > Developer**](https://claude.ai/desktop/settings/desktop/developer) and click **Edit Config**. **3. Add an example server** Add one of these example servers to… Build a desktop extension with MCPB Claude Documentation · in the page connectors/building/mcpb …e [Desktop Extensions blog post](https://www.anthropic.com/engineering/desktop-extensions) for an architecture overview. ### Choose between MCPB and a remote connector The table lists the needs that… Set up Cowork (local mode) for a HIPAA-ready organization Claude Documentation · in the page cowork/hipaa-setup …lled version, see [Check your version](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/desktop#check-your-version). For organizations with the HIPAA configuration, Anthropic's servers reject requests from versions o… Manage plugins and connectors Claude Documentation · in the page government/config/plugins-and-connectors …lugin, as described under [Skills for administrators](/docs/government/desktop/skills.md#skills-for-administrators). ## Plugins versus connectors A connector gives Claude access to another service,… Available settings Claude Documentation · in the page government/config/settings …rsations and projects from Claude for Government Web](/docs/government/desktop/import.md). Members see the banner only in organizations where Anthropic has enabled the import. | Off | Claude Desktop 2… Connect Claude Desktop to Claude for Government Claude Documentation · in the page government/deploy-desktop/configure …/org-admin/seat-tiers.md). [Models in Claude Desktop](/docs/government/desktop/models.md) covers a model that needs a newer version of Claude Desktop. * The sign-in flow and what a user sees on the [S… Moving from Claude for Government Web Claude Documentation · in the page government/moving-from-web …see [Import your data from Claude for Government Web](/docs/government/desktop/import.md) instead. This page answers the questions that only come up during the move and links each one to the page wit… Seat tiers Claude Documentation · in the page government/org-admin/seat-tiers …model picker, described in [Models in Claude Desktop](/docs/government/desktop/models.md). Some models also offer a 1M context window, which Anthropic sets per model and which is not part of the tier.… Claude for Government administrator guide Claude Documentation · in the page government/overview …| Anyone using Claude Desktop | [Use Claude Desktop](/docs/government/desktop/plugins.md) | This guide covers the portals used to manage Claude for Government: how access, seats, and usage are organ… Video walkthroughs for administrators Claude Documentation · in the page government/video-walkthroughs …ister it, see [Video walkthroughs for Claude Desktop](/docs/government/desktop/video-walkthroughs.md) instead. Each video is one to three minutes long and narrated, with on-screen captions. ## Admin… Deploy with Enterprise Admin Console Claude Documentation · in the page third-party/claude-desktop/admin-console …} curl -sS --fail-with-body https://api.anthropic.com/v1/organizations/desktop_config \ -H "x-api-key: $ANTHROPIC_ADMIN_KEY" \ -H "anthropic-version: 2023-06-01" \ -o desktop-config.json.tmp \… Installation and setup Claude Documentation · in the page third-party/claude-desktop/installation …- | | macOS | [Cowork readiness check for macOS](https://claude.ai/api/desktop/darwin/universal/cowork-readiness-check/latest/redirect) | | Windows (Arm) | [Cowork readiness check for Windows arm64](h… SSH remote sessions in Claude Desktop on 3P Claude Documentation · in the page third-party/claude-desktop/ssh-remote-sessions …s and processes on the remote machine](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/desktop#files-and-processes-on-the-remote-machine). There the engine is called Claude Code, and the remote server the helper. Wh… Connect to local MCP servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2024-11-05/develop/connect-local-servers …"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/Users/username/Desktop", "/Users/username/Downloads" ] } } } ``` ```json Windows theme={null} { "mcpServers": { "file… MCP Inspector Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2024-11-05/tools/inspector …/inspector npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /Users/username/Desktop ``` **PyPI package** ```bash theme={null} npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uvx <package-name> <args> # For example n… Connect to local MCP servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-03-26/develop/connect-local-servers …"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/Users/username/Desktop", "/Users/username/Downloads" ] } } } ``` ```json Windows theme={null} { "mcpServers": { "file… MCP Inspector Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-03-26/tools/inspector …/inspector npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /Users/username/Desktop ``` **PyPI package** ```bash theme={null} npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uvx <package-name> <args> # For example n… Connect to local MCP servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-06-18/develop/connect-local-servers …"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/Users/username/Desktop", "/Users/username/Downloads" ] } } } ``` ```json Windows theme={null} { "mcpServers": { "file… MCP Inspector Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-06-18/tools/inspector …/inspector npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /Users/username/Desktop ``` **PyPI package** ```bash theme={null} npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uvx <package-name> <args> # For example n… Connect to local MCP servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/develop/connect-local-servers …"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/Users/username/Desktop", "/Users/username/Downloads" ] } } } ``` ```json Windows theme={null} { "mcpServers": { "file… MCP Inspector Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/tools/inspector …/inspector npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /Users/username/Desktop ``` **PyPI package** ```bash theme={null} npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uvx <package-name> <args> # For example n… Connect to local MCP servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/develop/connect-local-servers …"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/Users/username/Desktop", "/Users/username/Downloads" ] } } } ``` ```json Windows theme={null} { "mcpServers": { "file… MCP Inspector Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/tools/inspector …ontextprotocol/inspector npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem ~/Desktop ``` **PyPI package** ```bash theme={null} npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uvx mcp-server-git --repository ~/code/mc… Connect to local MCP servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/develop/connect-local-servers …"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/Users/username/Desktop", "/Users/username/Downloads" ] } } } ``` ```json Windows theme={null} { "mcpServers": { "file… MCP Inspector Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/tools/inspector …ontextprotocol/inspector npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem ~/Desktop ``` **PyPI package** ```bash theme={null} npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uvx mcp-server-git --repository ~/code/mc…