IDE Setup
Recommended IDE
We recommend using Visual Studio Code for the best experience with Claude Code.
Claude Extension
After installing VS Code, you can install the Claude extension for a seamless AI-powered coding experience.
Installation
- Open VS Code
- Go to Extensions (
Cmd+Shift+X) - Search for "Claude"
- Install the official Claude extension by Anthropic
Features
The Claude extension provides:
- Inline code suggestions
- Chat interface within VS Code
- Code explanations and refactoring
- Integration with Claude Code CLI
Alternative IDEs
Claude Code also works with:
- Cursor - AI-first code editor
- JetBrains IDEs - IntelliJ, WebStorm, PyCharm
- Neovim - With appropriate plugins
- Any terminal - Claude Code works in any terminal environment