Claude Code Setup Guide
Configure Claude Code for maximum productivity -- CLAUDE.md, sub-agents, MCP servers, and autonomous workflows.
Official Sources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Claude Code Overview | docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code |
| Memory & CLAUDE.md | docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/memory |
| Sub-agents | docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/sub-agents |
| MCP Integration | docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/mcp |
| Settings Reference | docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/settings |
| Anthropic Pricing | anthropic.com/pricing |
Claude Code Setup Guide
Prerequisites: Node.js 18+, a terminal (macOS/Linux/WSL), and an Anthropic subscription (Pro $20/mo or Max $200/mo). Familiarity with the command line is assumed.
Claude Code is a terminal-based AI coding agent from Anthropic. It reads your codebase, edits files, runs tests, and commits -- all autonomously.
Install
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
CLAUDE.md -- Your project's AI brain
Create a CLAUDE.md in your project root. This file tells Claude Code about your project:
# My Project
## Stack
Next.js 16 + Convex + Clerk + Tailwind CSS v4
## Key Directories
- src/app/ -- Pages and layouts
- src/components/ -- React components
- convex/ -- Backend functions
## Commands
- npm run dev -- Start dev server
- npx convex dev -- Start backend
Agent prompt
Copy this prompt to get started:
Read the CLAUDE.md file and understand the project structure. You are an expert in the stack described. Follow the conventions in CLAUDE.md for all code changes.
MCP Servers
Connect external tools to Claude Code via MCP:
{
"mcpServers": {
"devdigest": {
"command": "dd",
"args": ["mcp"]
}
}
}
Sub-agents
Claude Code can spawn sub-agents for parallel work:
Use the Task tool to spawn agents for:
- Research tasks
- Independent file edits
- Running tests in parallel
Tips
- Keep CLAUDE.md under 200 lines -- concise beats comprehensive
- Use memory files in
.claude/for session-specific context - Run
claude --dangerously-skip-permissionsfor fully autonomous mode (use with caution)
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