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Claude Code

Anthropic's terminal coding agent — Pro only

Claude Code is Anthropic's CLI coding agent for Claude Pro users. It autonomously writes, edits, and refactors code across entire projects from the terminal. Supports context-aware reasoning, git integration, and multi-file operations. Best for developers who want a powerful AI agent without the browser UI.

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Overview

Claude Code is Anthropic's command-line AI coding agent that operates directly in your terminal. It can read, search, and understand your entire codebase, make multi-file edits, run commands, and handle complex development workflows autonomously. Unlike IDE-based tools, Claude Code works in any development environment and can be scripted into automated workflows. For PMs who work alongside developers, Claude Code is excellent for communicating implementation details through natural language.

Key Features

  • Terminal-based agentic coding
  • Full codebase read and understanding
  • Multi-file coordinated editing
  • Command execution and debugging
  • Git-aware operations (commits, PRs)
  • Scriptable for automation
  • Works with any tech stack

Prompt Tips for Claude Code

  1. Start by asking Claude Code to read and summarize the codebase structure
  2. Paste PRD sections directly and ask it to implement them
  3. Use it to explain existing code before making changes
  4. Ask for implementation plans before letting it write code
  5. Provide specific file paths when you know where changes should go

Getting Started

  1. 1Install Claude Code via npm: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
  2. 2Navigate to your project directory
  3. 3Run claude and start describing what you want to build
  4. 4Review the proposed changes before applying
  5. 5Use git to track and manage the changes it makes