Learn how to install and use Claude Code, the powerful AI coding agent from Anthropic that lets you build apps faster than ever. In this complete beginner tutorial, you'll learn how to set up Claude Code on Windows, macOS, or Linux, connect it to VS Code or Cursor, and use essential slash commands. You will also learn how to use planning mode and some other important commands.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Why you need Claude Code in 2026 00:17 What is Claude Code 00:51 Installing Claude Code 01:47 Opening Claude Code in your project 02:15 First time setup and login options 02:40 Claude subscription vs API key 04:23 Setting up VS Code or Cursor 05:33 Claude Code VS Code extension 06:25 Terminal setup slash command 07:01 Using the context command 08:15 Clear and exit commands 08:43 VS Code extension interface 09:30 Changing models and thinking mode 10:16 Auto accept edits mode 10:43 Planning mode explained 11:03 Building a Kanban to do app 12:30 Creating the implementation plan 14:19 Implementing the plan 16:20 Testing the to do app 17:00 Deep dive agents for code review 19:29 Whats next in this series
