Claude Code Complete Installation Guide for Three Platforms
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Claude Code Complete Installation Guide for Three Platforms
This comprehensive guide covers Claude Code installation for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Whether you’re a coding beginner or seasoned developer, you’ll complete the setup effortlessly.
🎯 Choose Your Operating System
| 🪟 Windows | 🍎 macOS | 🐧 Linux/WSL2 |
|---|---|---|
| PowerShell + GUI | Terminal + Homebrew | Command Line + Package Manager |
📋 Installation Overview
Regardless of platform, Claude Code installation follows the same basic workflow:
- Install Node.js Environment - Foundation for AI tools
- Install Claude Code - Global installation via npm
- Configure Environment Variables - Connect to relay service
- Verify Installation - Ensure everything works properly
- Start Using - Experience AI programming in your projects
🚀 Quick Start
If you already have Node.js installed, run directly:
# Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
# Set environment variables (temporary)
export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL="https://use.codecodex.ai/api"
export ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN="your-api-key"
# Launch and use
claude
🔧 Platform-Specific Features
Windows Users
- PowerShell Optimization: Installation steps optimized for PowerShell
- GUI Support: Combined command line and graphical interface
- Permission Management: Detailed administrator privileges and execution policy settings
macOS Users
- Homebrew Integration: Uses macOS’s most popular package manager
- System Permissions: Handle macOS security settings and permission issues
- Terminal Optimization: Supports both zsh and bash shells
Linux Users
- Multi-Distribution Support: Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Fedora, etc.
- Package Manager Options: Official repository and system package managers
- Permission Configuration: User permissions and dependency installation guidance
🎯 Advanced Configuration
Beyond basic Claude Code installation, we also provide:
Gemini CLI Integration
export CODE_ASSIST_ENDPOINT="https://use.codecodex.ai/gemini"
export GOOGLE_CLOUD_ACCESS_TOKEN="your-api-key"
export GOOGLE_GENAI_USE_GCA="true"
Codex Tool Support
Configure ~/.codex/config.toml file for OpenAI API compatible tools.
Environment Variable Management
- Temporary Settings: Effective for current session
- Permanent Settings: User-level or system-level configuration
- Verification Methods: Ensure configuration takes effect correctly
🛠️ Common Issue Solutions
We’ve compiled detailed troubleshooting solutions for each platform:
- Permission Errors: Administrator privileges, sudo usage, file permissions
- Environment Variables: Config file modifications, shell reloading, verification methods
- Dependency Issues: Missing libraries, version compatibility, package managers
💡 Usage Recommendations
For Beginners
- Choose recommended installation method (official download or Homebrew)
- Use permanent environment variable settings
- Check common issues solutions when encountering problems
For Developers
- Consider using package managers for Node.js installation
- Configure advanced features (Gemini CLI, Codex)
- Set up project-level configuration files
For Teams
- Standardize installation methods and configurations
- Share API key management strategies
- Establish troubleshooting documentation
📚 Related Resources
- Complete Installation Guide - Detailed tutorials for three platforms
- Usage Tutorial - Blog content publishing guide
- Developer Configuration - Advanced configuration options
🎉 Start Your AI Programming Journey
After completing installation, you can:
- Smart Code Generation: Describe requirements, automatically generate code
- Code Refactoring Optimization: Improve existing code structure and performance
- Error Debugging Analysis: Quickly locate and fix issues
- Documentation Comment Generation: Automatically generate standard code documentation
Claude Code will become your most capable programming assistant, making coding more efficient and enjoyable!
💬 Need Help?
- 📖 View Complete Installation Guide
- 🐛 Encountered issues? Visit GitHub Issues
- 💬 Join community: Telegram Group
- 📧 Contact us: contact@codecodex.ai
Start exploring the infinite possibilities of AI programming! 🚀