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Context Library

Set Up Claude Code

Copy context. Paste to Claude. Get personalized help.

How this page works: Each section below has a "Copy to Claude" button. Click it, paste into Claude or ChatGPT, add your situation, and get help specific to you.

Install Command

Terminal: ⌘ + Space → "terminal"
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash
Recommended native installer. Or with Homebrew: brew install --cask claude-code. Alternative (needs Node 18+): npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
PowerShell
irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex
Recommended native installer. Or: winget install Anthropic.ClaudeCode. Alternative (needs Node 18+): npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
Terminal: Ctrl + Alt + T
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash
Recommended native installer (works on WSL too). Alternative (needs Node 18+): npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
Verify: claude --version → should show version number

Context Library

⚠️ Node.js Issues

Requires Node.js v18+. Copy this context if you're having version or installation issues.

🔐 Permission Errors

EACCES or "permission denied" errors during npm install.

📄 CLAUDE.md Template

Complete template with all sections. Copy and ask Claude to customize it for your project.

# [Project Name]
One sentence: what this project does.

## Tech Stack
- Framework: [e.g., Next.js 14]
- Language: [e.g., TypeScript]
- Database: [e.g., PostgreSQL + Prisma]
- Other: [e.g., Tailwind, R...
❌ Common Mistakes

The 5 mistakes that make Claude Code less effective.

🔀 Claude Code vs Alternatives

When to use Claude Code vs Claude.ai vs Cursor.

Troubleshooting

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What's happening?

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Setup

CLAUDE.md

First Run

Quick Reference

Install curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash
Check version claude --version
Start Claude claude
Check Node node --version

Installed? Now learn to actually use it.

The Claude Code tutorial walks through getting one real task done, writing a CLAUDE.md, and staying in control. Or, to get your whole team using it, see AI training in San Diego (on-site or virtual).