Install Claude Code

Claude Code is an AI-powered coding assistant that understands your entire codebase and can work across multiple files and tools. It is available in the terminal, IDEs, desktop apps, and browsers.

Prerequisites

• OfoxAI API Key  (sign up to get one — no Claude subscription required)

Terminal CLI

A fully featured CLI for using Claude Code directly in your terminal.

curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash

irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex

curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.cmd -o install.cmd && install.cmd && del install.cmd

brew install --cask claude-code

winget install Anthropic.ClaudeCode

After installation, complete the Model Provider Configuration before starting.

VS Code / Cursor

Provides inline diffs, @-mentions, plan review, and conversation history directly in your editor.

• Install for VS Code
• Install for Cursor

Or search for “Claude Code” in the Extensions view (Cmd+Shift+X / Ctrl+Shift+X). After installation, open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P), type “Claude Code”, and select Open in New Tab.

JetBrains IDE

Supports IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, and more, with interactive diff viewing and selection context sharing.

Install the Claude Code plugin  from the JetBrains Marketplace, then restart the IDE.

Verify Installation

claude --version
# A version number output indicates successful installation

Update & Uninstall

# Native install auto-updates; for other methods, update manually:
brew upgrade claude-code          # Homebrew
winget upgrade Anthropic.ClaudeCode  # WinGet
 
# Uninstall
brew uninstall claude-code   # Homebrew

Next Steps

• Configure Model Provider — Use OfoxAI as the API provider
• CCometixLine Status Bar — Real-time display of Git status, model, and context usage
• Configure Skills — Extend Claude Code capabilities