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Set up Claude Code

The first time you install something yourself. Set up how Claude works, and it keeps working that way. Ends with a working Claude Code and a project folder.

When you finish: Claude Code will be working on your Mac, with a project folder, ground rules it follows every time, and a way to undo anything.

What you'll use
  • A Pro or Max plan, since Free doesn't include Claude Code
  • Terminal and Claude Code
  • Part 2The three files

Up next: Terminal versus the app · 5 minStart here

1. Get it running

  1. Terminal versus the app 5 min · 3 steps
  2. Find your Terminal 10 min · 5 steps
  3. Folders, and where your project lives 15 min · 8 steps
  4. Install Claude Code and sign in 15 min · 8 steps
  5. Your first real conversation with Claude 20 min · 8 steps
  6. Your first build: a screenshot shortcut 15 min · 7 steps

2. Your project's files and rules

  1. The three files: README, CLAUDE.md and PRD 20 min · 6 steps
  2. Ground rules, and "a person decides" 15 min · 4 steps
  3. Permission modes 15 min · 4 steps
  4. Security basics: sign-in, email, domain and devices 25 min · 5 steps

3. Working with it

  1. Starter prompts you'll use again and again 20 min · 5 steps
  2. Prove it, don't believe it 15 min · 4 steps
  3. When something breaks 15 min · 5 steps
  4. Branches and pull requests 35 min · 8 steps

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