Why You Need This

Claude Code is an AI assistant that runs in your terminal. You'll have conversations with it—literally talking out loud—and it will write code, create files, and build your tool for you.

Installation

Step 1: Get Claude Pro ($20/month)

Claude Code requires a paid Claude Pro or Max subscription.

1. Go to https://claude.ai
2. Sign up or log in
3. Click on your profile → Upgrade to Pro ($20/month)

Max ($100/month) also works if you want higher limits, but Pro is sufficient to start with.

Step 2: Install Claude Code

Mac / Linux:

1. Open Terminal (search "Terminal" in Spotlight on Mac)

2. Paste this command and press Enter:

   curl -fsSL <https://claude.ai/install.sh> | bash

3. Close Terminal completely (Cmd+Q) and reopen it

4. Type claude and press Enter

5. Follow the prompts to log in with your Claude.ai account

Windows:

1. Open PowerShell (search "PowerShell" in Start menu)