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Claude Code

New Launch

Agentic coding in your terminal

by Anthropic

Overview

Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic coding tool that runs in your terminal and understands your entire project. Instead of just autocompleting, it plans multi-step changes, edits files, runs commands and tests, and iterates until the task is done, bringing Claude's reasoning directly into your development workflow.

Key Features

  • β€’Terminal-native agentic coding
  • β€’Whole-codebase understanding
  • β€’Multi-file edits and refactors
  • β€’Runs commands and tests
  • β€’Git and workflow integration
  • β€’Works with your existing tools

Use Cases

  • β†’Implementing features end to end
  • β†’Large refactors across files
  • β†’Debugging and fixing failing tests
  • β†’Understanding unfamiliar codebases

Pros

  • βœ“Strong multi-step reasoning
  • βœ“Edits across many files
  • βœ“Fits existing terminal workflows
  • βœ“Backed by capable Claude models

Cons

  • βœ•Requires a paid Claude plan or API
  • βœ•Can make unintended changes
  • βœ•Usage costs add up on large tasks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claude Code free?

It requires a paid Claude subscription or API access; there is no fully free tier.

Where does Claude Code run?

It runs in your terminal and works directly with your local project and tools.

Can it edit multiple files?

Yes, it plans and applies coordinated changes across many files, then runs and checks them.

Who makes Claude Code?

It is built by Anthropic, the company behind the Claude models.

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Basic Info

Pricing
Paid
Category
Code Tools
Launch Date
2026-07-31
Maker
Anthropic