Hey devs 👋
Many of us have heard about Claude AI – Anthropic’s smart, safe, instruction-following AI assistant. But did you know it’s not just a chatbot anymore?
That’s right. Claude AI now comes with a developer tool called Claude Code, and it’s a complete game-changer.
Let me introduce you to the Copilot-style Claude AI you didn’t know you needed.
Claude AI – More Than Just a Chatbot
Claude AI has evolved from just answering your questions on a web interface. With its new Claude Code package that you can install it on your machine, connect it to your project, and let it assist you like a true coding sidekick.
Once connected to your project, Claude can:
Scan your entire codebase
Understand your framework, architecture, and structure
Answer context-aware questions based on your project
What Can Claude Code Do?
Let’s say you’re developing a Spring Boot application — here’s how Claude shines:
Detects security vulnerabilities in your project
Optimizes long and complex functions
Suggests query optimizations for APIs
Recommends improvements for code quality
But that’s not all — you can even ask Claude questions like:
"How many developers worked on this project?"
"Which developer made the most commits?"
"Based on commits, rate a developer out of 10."
Claude will run Git commands under the hood and give you these insights directly from the terminal UI. 🤯
System Requirements & Setup Guide
OS: macOS 10.15+, Ubuntu 20.04+/Debian 10+, or Windows via WSL
RAM: Minimum 4GB
Software Dependencies:
Node.js 18+
git 2.23+ (optional)
GitHub/GitLab CLI (for PR workflows - optional)
ripgrep (rg) for better file search (optional)
Internet: Required for authentication and AI processing
Region: Only available in supported countries → List here
How to Set It Up
- Install Node.js 18+, then run:
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
- Navigate to Your Project
cd your-project-directory
- Launch Claude Code
claude
- Authenticate Follow the OAuth flow using your Anthropic Console account
Active billing is required
That’s it. Once authenticated, Claude is ready to assist you — directly inside your local project.
Claude Code is one of the most exciting developments in AI-assisted coding. It’s smart, it’s fast, and it doesn’t just suggest code — it understands your code.
Whether you’re building something solo or managing a large project, Claude can:
Save you time
Boost your code quality
Make project insights fun and effortless
Give it a spin — it might just become your new favorite dev tool.
Signing off,Jigin – Always exploring the next superhero in my dev toolkit.
Top comments (2)
Great post highlighting Claude AI's versatility! Its ability to streamline tasks across tech teams is impressive. Hiring Claude AI developers seems like a smart move for any company looking to boost efficiency and innovation. Excited to see how this technology continues to evolve!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you found the post insightful. Claude AI definitely shows a lot of promise in enhancing team productivity and pushing innovation forward. It’s exciting to see how quickly the ecosystem is growing. Looking forward to sharing more as the technology evolves!