Shayan Rais
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48 lines
1.2 KiB
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# Day 0 — Claude Code Setup
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This guide walks you through installing Claude Code on your machine and authenticating so you can start using it.
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## Step 1: Install Claude Code
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Choose your operating system:
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| OS | Guide |
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| Windows | [windows.md](windows.md) |
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| Linux | [linux.md](linux.md) |
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| macOS | [mac.md](mac.md) |
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Follow the guide for your OS, then come back here for authentication.
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## Step 2: Verify Installation
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After following your OS-specific guide, confirm everything is working:
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```bash
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node --version # Should show v18.x or higher
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claude --version # Should show the installed Claude Code version
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```
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## Step 3: Login
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<img src="assets/login.png" alt="Claude Code login screen" width="50%">
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Run `claude` in your terminal. On first launch, it will ask you to choose a login method.
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### Method 1: Subscription (Claude Pro / Max)
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- Select **Claude.ai account**
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- Browser opens — sign in and authorize
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- Return to terminal, you're logged in
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### Method 2: API Key (Pay-as-you-go)
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- Go to [console.anthropic.com](https://console.anthropic.com) → **API Keys** → **Create Key**
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- Select **Anthropic API Key** in the prompt
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- Paste your key (starts with `sk-ant-`)
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