1
System

Terminal setup

The terminal is a text window where you type commands to control your computer — like a chat with your OS. Claude Code runs here. Pick your OS:

2
Node.js

Install Node.js

Node.js is a behind-the-scenes engine that tools like Claude Code run on. You don't need to know JavaScript — just have it installed.

Check if you already have a compatible version:

bash
node --version
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No Node.js or version too old? Download the LTS release from nodejs.org — it's a standard installer, takes about a minute.

3
Installation

Install Claude Code

Run the one-line installer:

bash
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash
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Once installed, type claude --version to confirm it worked. See the official install docs for full details.

4
Authentication

Log in to your account

Claude Code requires an account. Start your first session and log in when prompted:

bash
claude

You can log in with any of these account types:

  • Claude Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise — log in with your browser. No extra setup needed.
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Once you see the > prompt, you're in. Continue to step 5 — your session is already open.

5
First task

Your first task

You're already in a Claude Code session from the previous step. Try this prompt:

  • Claude asks permission before writing or changing any file
  • It shows you every file edit before applying it
  • You approve, reject, or redirect at any step
  • You stay in control — Claude does the typing

You're ready to build.

That's the full setup. Continue with lessons to set up VS Code, install Superpowers, and add Playwright MCP.

Watch the lessons →