How to use Claude in vscode?

Pandas — Mon, 25 May 2026 07:20:46 +0000

I. Installing the Claude Plugin in VSCode

II. Create a new configuration file

The content of config.json is as follows: Replace config.json with the API key you applied for yourself at Zhipu:

{
"primaryApiKey": "sk-test"

}

III. Modify the configuration file
Claude Code -> Settings -> Edit in settings.json

Add the following field:

"claudeCode.environmentVariables": [

{
"name": "ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL",

{
"name": "ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN",

"value": "Replace with the API key you applied for yourself at Zhipu"

}
] Close and reopen VS Code.

IV. Claude Code Usage Tips

parse the project and generate or update the CLAUDE.md documentation.

/init

/clear

/compact

/exit

ultrathink+query

Pandas — Fri, 22 May 2026 07:47:35 +0000

If you could keep only one AI coding tool — Claude Code or Codex — which one would it be?

No "it depends" answers. You must pick one. Just curious about this...