anthropics/claude-code

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  root((Claude Code))
    What it does
      Reads your codebase
      Runs shell commands
      Handles git workflows
      Explains complex code
    How to use
      Terminal commands
      Natural language queries
      Tag @claude on GitHub
      Plugin extensions
    Installation
      macOS/Linux shell
      Homebrew cask
      Windows PowerShell
      WinGet package
    Key features
      Local code understanding
      Routine task execution
      Community plugins
      Data privacy controls

mindmap root((Claude Code)) What it does Reads your codebase Runs shell commands Handles git workflows Explains complex code How to use Terminal commands Natural language queries Tag @claude on GitHub Plugin extensions Installation macOS/Linux shell Homebrew cask Windows PowerShell WinGet package Key features Local code understanding Routine task execution Community plugins Data privacy controls

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Ask your AI assistant questions about code in your project without leaving the terminal.

USE CASE 2

Have Claude automatically run shell or git commands to refactor code, commit changes, or manage branches.

USE CASE 3

Extend Claude Code with custom plugins to automate repetitive coding tasks specific to your workflow.

USE CASE 4

Tag @claude in GitHub comments to get code reviews and explanations directly in pull requests.

Tech stack

ShellGitClaude API

Getting it running

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires a valid Claude API key to function.

License could not be detected automatically. Check the repository's LICENSE file before use.

In plain English

Claude Code is, in the project's own words, an agentic coding tool that lives in your terminal, understands your codebase, and helps you code faster by executing routine tasks, explaining complex code, and handling git workflows, all through natural language commands. Instead of being a chat window separate from your project, it runs where you already work, so you can ask it questions about the repo you are inside, have it run shell or git commands on your behalf, or tag @claude on GitHub. The README points users to the official documentation for the deeper guide and shows the basic install paths: a one-line shell installer for macOS and Linux, a Homebrew cask, a PowerShell installer for Windows, a WinGet package, and an older npm install that the README marks as deprecated. After installing, you navigate to your project directory and run the claude command. The repository also bundles a plugins directory that extends the tool with extra commands and agents, with separate documentation linked from the main README. The README mentions a /bug command for reporting issues, a Claude Developers Discord for community support, and a section about data collection: feedback such as code acceptance or rejection and chats from sessions are retained under stated retention limits, and the README explicitly says feedback is not used for model training, with full details deferred to the commercial terms and privacy policy. You would use Claude Code when you want an AI assistant that can read and act on your local code rather than just answer in a separate chat. The repository's primary listed language is Shell, reflecting the install scripts and command wrappers shipped here.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1

I'm in my project directory. How do I install Claude Code and start using it to understand my codebase?

Prompt 2

Show me how to use Claude Code to automatically run git commands and handle my commit workflow from the terminal.

Prompt 3

How do I create a custom plugin for Claude Code to automate a specific task in my development process?

Prompt 4

Can Claude Code explain a complex function in my codebase and suggest refactoring improvements?

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