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Claude Code

Understand codebases and move development work forward across terminals, IDEs, the web, and mobile

An agentic coding tool for repository understanding, multi-file edits, command execution, and issue-to-PR workflows.

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01 / Overview

About

Claude Code works directly inside a codebase: it can search project structure, explain dependencies, edit across files, and run commands. It fits into terminal and IDE workflows while also supporting work from the web, mobile apps, GitHub, or Slack; file changes and commands remain permission-aware.

02 / Core features

Core features

Repository understanding

Use agentic search to map project structure, dependencies, and execution paths.

Issue-to-PR workflow

Read an issue, change code, run tests, and help prepare a commit or pull request.

Multi-file edits

Use repository context for refactors, feature work, and bug fixes.

Existing-tool connections

Work with Git, command-line tools, MCP, GitHub, GitLab, and editor extensions.

03 / Use cases

Use cases

Onboard to an unfamiliar project

Ask the agent to map architecture and key modules before changing code.

Development and refactoring

Implement across files, add tests, and inspect regressions.

Parallel and mobile collaboration

Start work from the web or mobile, then review results on the desktop.

04 / Platforms and languages

Platforms and languages

Platforms and devices

macOSWindowsLinuxWebiOSAndroidVS CodeJetBrains

Languages

Multiple programming languages and natural-language instructions

The terminal is a primary entry point, with desktop, web, mobile, and editor integrations also available.

05 / Pricing and quotas

Pricing and quotas

Pro

$20/mo / Monthly

Designed for shorter coding sprints; annual billing may have a different effective price.

Max 5x

$100/mo / Monthly

For larger codebases and more frequent use; usage limits still apply.

06 / Similar products

Frequently asked questions

01Does Claude Code only run in a terminal?

No. It is also available through web, mobile, desktop, VS Code, JetBrains, GitHub, and Slack workflows.

02Can it create pull requests?

It can read issues, change code, run tests, and help submit a PR; review the diff and CI before merging.

03Does a subscription include unlimited usage?

Not necessarily. Subscription limits apply, while Console accounts are billed by API tokens.

08 / Sources

Sources

SourceClaude Code official product page

Product entry points, platforms, capabilities, and subscription plans.

2026-08-08 SourceClaude Code official getting-started guide

Installation, authentication paths, and core workflows.

2026-08-08 SourceClaude Code CLI reference

CLI entry points, options, and session operations.

2026-08-08