Claude Code Installation | Bondar Academy

Lesson Summary

This lesson provides an overview of how to install Cloud Code on your computer, detailing several options available for users. Installation Options Desktop Application: The desktop app includes features like Cloud Chat and co-working capabilities. Users can access local folders to interact with their projects. While beneficial for managing cloud-related tasks, this is not the preferred method for this course. Terminal: The terminal is the primary interface for using Cloud Code, reflecting its origins as a CLI tool. This method is favored by most developers and will be the focus of the course. Visual Studio Code Extension: Cloud Code offers an extension for Visual Studio Code, providing a user-friendly interface. However, users may encounter limitations requiring them to switch back to the terminal for certain adjustments. Other Options: Web, iOS, and Slack integrations are mentioned but not explored in this lesson. Installation Instructions For Mac OS or Linux : Copy and execute the provided shell script in the terminal. For Windows : If using PowerShell : Copy and execute the command in PowerShell. If using Command Prompt : Copy and execute the command in Command Prompt. Installation is straightforward, and the next lesson will demonstrate running Cloud Code for the first time.