Claude Code
Anthropic's CLI agent for autonomous coding in your terminal
Overview
Claude Code is Anthropic's official CLI tool that brings Claude directly into your terminal. It can read your codebase, make multi-file edits, run commands, and handle complex engineering tasks. It works with any editor and integrates with VS Code and JetBrains.
Features
How to Get Started
Install via npm: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code. You'll need an Anthropic API key or a Claude Max subscription.
Run claude in any project directory to start. Claude Code will understand your codebase and you can give it tasks in natural language. It integrates with VS Code via the Claude Code extension.
Videos & Courses
Pricing
Pay-per-use with Anthropic API / $20/mo Max plan
View pricing detailsFAQ
How is Claude Code different from Cursor?
Claude Code is terminal-based and editor-agnostic — it works alongside any IDE. It's also fully agentic, meaning it can run commands, create files, and execute multi-step plans autonomously.
What does it cost?
Claude Code uses the Anthropic API with pay-per-use pricing. Alternatively, the Claude Max plan at $100-200/month includes Claude Code usage.
Can Claude Code deploy my app?
Yes, Claude Code can run any terminal commands including deployment scripts, Docker commands, and CI/CD operations with your approval.