Claude Code
AI-powered coding assistant that runs in the terminal and understands your codebase to execute tasks through natural language commands.
Claude Code is an AI-powered coding assistant that operates directly in the terminal to help developers with coding tasks through natural language commands. The tool understands your existing codebase and can execute routine tasks, explain complex code, and handle git workflows without requiring specific syntax or command memorization.
The assistant integrates with your development environment and can be used in terminals, IDEs, or through GitHub mentions (@claude). It includes a plugin system that extends functionality with custom commands and agents, allowing for specialized workflows and integrations tailored to specific development needs.
Claude Code collects usage data including code acceptance/rejection feedback and conversation data to improve its functionality. The tool implements privacy safeguards with limited retention periods and restricted access to user session data. Developers can report issues directly through the /bug command or participate in the Claude Developers Discord community for support and feedback.
Installation
# via curl
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash
# via Homebrew
brew install --cask claude-code
# via WinGet
winget install Anthropic.ClaudeCode