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How to install Claude Code complete setup guide for every platform
Claude & Anthropic

How to Install Claude Code: Complete Setup Guide for Every Platform (2026)

Claude Code installs with a single command on macOS, Windows, and Linux using the native installer — no Node.js required. You need a Claude Pro plan ($20/month) or higher to use it. This guide covers every installation method, platform-specific steps, security warnings about fake installers, and fixes for the most common problems.

24 min
How to install Claude Code 2026 complete guide for Mac Windows and Linux
Claude Code

How to Install Claude Code in 2026: Complete Guide for Mac, Windows & Linux

Claude Code installs in under two minutes on macOS, Linux, and Windows using the native CLI installer with zero dependencies. This guide covers all six installation methods including native, Homebrew, WinGet, npm, Windows CMD, and WSL. Learn which Claude plan fits your workflow, how to authenticate, set up CLAUDE.md, troubleshoot common errors, and start coding with AI in your terminal.

22 min