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Install Claude CLI

AI agent↳ requires Node.js2 steps

Anthropic's Claude Code — an AI coding assistant that works in your terminal. Requires Node.js.

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step 1/2 · dependency

Install Node.js

LTS v24.x

JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine. Required for npm, npx, and most JS-based CLI tools.

$curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.40.4/install.sh | bash
$source ~/.nvm/nvm.sh
$nvm install 24
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step 2/2 · target

Install Claude CLI

Anthropic's Claude Code — an AI coding assistant that works in your terminal. Requires Node.js.

$npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

That’s it. You’re set up.

Run claude in any project to start.

Get started

Verify your install:

$claude --version
claudeStart interactive session
claude "explain this code"Quick question

Full CLI referencecoming soon

About

Claude CLI (Claude Code) is Anthropic's agentic coding assistant for the terminal. It reads your codebase, runs shell commands, edits files, and iterates across multi-step tasks autonomously. Best for complex refactors, debugging sessions, and generating context-aware code across large projects. Requires an Anthropic API key or Claude.ai Pro/Max subscription.

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