Claude Code

by Anthropic

An agentic coding tool that works in your terminal and IDE.

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What is Claude Code?

Claude Code is Anthropic's coding agent. You describe a change in plain language and it reads the codebase, edits files across the project, runs commands and tests, and explains what it did, with you approving the steps. It runs in the terminal, in IDEs and on the web.

Main use cases

  • Multi-file features and refactors
  • Fixing failing tests and bugs
  • Understanding an unfamiliar codebase
  • Automating chores like migrations

Key features

  • Reads and edits the whole repository
  • Runs commands and tests with permission
  • Terminal, IDE and web access
  • Extensible with MCP servers and hooks

Pricing

Claude Code is a paid tool; there is no ongoing free plan listed. Listed pricing: Included with Claude Pro ($20/mo) and Max plans · API usage.

Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Best for

Developers who want an agent that can carry a task end to end.

Tags

  • Agent
  • Terminal
  • Refactoring
  • Codebase

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Claude Code FAQ

What is Claude Code?

Claude Code is Anthropic's coding agent. You describe a change in plain language and it reads the codebase, edits files across the project, runs commands and tests, and explains what it did, with you approving the steps. It runs in the terminal, in IDEs and on the web.

Is Claude Code free?

Claude Code is a paid tool; there is no ongoing free plan listed. Listed pricing: Included with Claude Pro ($20/mo) and Max plans · API usage. Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Who is Claude Code best for?

Developers who want an agent that can carry a task end to end.

What can you use Claude Code for?

Common uses: multi-file features and refactors, fixing failing tests and bugs, understanding an unfamiliar codebase and automating chores like migrations.

What are the best alternatives to Claude Code?

Popular alternatives include Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf and Tabnine. See the full shortlist on our AI Coding & Development page.

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