Module 0Free5 min setup

Get Started: Install Claude Code

From zero to your first AI conversation in 5 minutes.

Install Node.js

Download from nodejs.org — pick the LTS version.

Verify it works:

node --version

Open your terminal and run:

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Verify it works:

claude --version

What's a terminal? On Mac: press Cmd + Space, type "Terminal", hit Enter. On Windows: press Win + X, select "Terminal".

Navigate to any folder and type:

claude

Follow the login prompts to connect your Anthropic account. Then try:

What files are in this folder?

You're running Claude Code!

Read the full Module 0 lesson for terminal basics, key concepts, and troubleshooting.