Claude Code

Claude Code is Anthropic's coding agent for work that ranges from a single bug fix to a multi-day migration. Users hand it a task and review progress from a terminal, IDE, Slack, web or mobile. The agent builds a plan, asks clarifying questions and carries out work that can run for hours or days. It writes code, runs tests and opens pull requests while the user stays in the role of architect and reviewer.

Key Features

• An agent that plans, writes code, runs tests and opens pull requests.
• Interfaces for the terminal, VS Code, JetBrains in beta, the web, mobile, the desktop app, GitHub and Slack.
• Agentic search that understands a project without requiring manual context selection.
• Permission prompts before the agent changes files or runs commands.
• Projects on Claude Code Desktop, which groups related sessions so several agents can be supervised together.
• Code Review, generally available for Team and Enterprise plans, to catch bugs before production.
• Support for command-line tools such as Git and for MCP servers.

Who is it for

• Developers who work in a terminal, IDE or Slack and want an agent to carry a task through.
• Teams and enterprises that need review, permissions and administrative controls.
• Individual Pro and Max subscribers who want coding work inside their Claude plan.
• Console and API users who prefer to pay for tokens at standard API rates.

What can you do with Claude Code

• Fix a bug, write tests or run a multi-day refactor from one brief.
• Turn an issue into a pull request with tests and a reviewable diff.
• Onboard to an unfamiliar codebase by asking how its pieces fit together.
• Supervise several coding sessions from one desktop view.
• Start and steer work from Slack, the web or a phone.
• Run sessions on your own infrastructure with self-hosted environments.

How does Claude Code work

1. Open Claude Code in the terminal, an IDE, the web, Slack or the desktop app.
2. Describe the task and answer any clarifying questions.
3. The agent searches the project, builds a plan and begins editing code.
4. It asks for permission before changing files or running commands, then runs tests.
5. Review the diff and the pull request, then send follow-up instructions as needed.

Pricing

• The Free Claude plan does not include Claude Code.
• Pro is $20 per month, or $17 per month with annual billing at $200 up front.
• Max starts at $100 per month and includes Claude Code with higher usage limits.
• Team is $20 per seat per month billed annually or $25 monthly; premium seats are $100 annually or $125 monthly.
• Enterprise is $20 per seat per month billed annually with a 20-seat minimum, plus usage at API rates.

FAQ

Is Claude Code free?

No. Claude Code is included with paid Claude plans starting at Pro, which is $20 per month on monthly billing. The Free plan does not include it.

Where can I run Claude Code?

It runs on macOS, Linux and Windows through the terminal, VS Code, JetBrains in beta, the web, iOS, Android, the desktop app, GitHub and Slack.

Does Claude Code change files without asking?

No. It asks for permission before making changes to files or running commands. Users can review the proposed action before approving it.

What is Code Review?

Code Review is a Claude Code feature that looks for bugs before they reach production. It is generally available for Team and Enterprise plans.

Can teams buy Claude Code seats?

Yes. Team plans include Claude Code on standard and premium seats, with SSO, central billing and pooled API credits. Enterprise adds SCIM, audit logs and spend controls.