Claude Code · Desktop & CLI

Claude Code download for Windows developers

Get Anthropic's coding agent via official installers. This site explains desktop vs CLI, system requirements, and first-run checks — we do not host executables.

What you can do with Claude Code

Plan, edit, and verify changes in your repo from desktop or the terminal.

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Desktop app

GUI review of diffs and multi-step agent runs — good for onboarding and PR prep.

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CLI workflow

Run agents from PowerShell or bash on local machines and remote servers.

Install guide →
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Official updates

Always install from Anthropic. We only link out — never mirror binaries.

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Download Claude Code the right way

Pick Windows desktop or CLI on the official page, confirm account access, then run a short smoke test. Our download and guide pages walk through checklist items before and after install.

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Official installers only

Buttons open claude.com/download.

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Windows-first docs

PATH, firewall, and first-run checks aimed at Windows developers.

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Blog + FAQ

CLI setup, git workflow, and common errors covered on-site.

Desktop
GUI agent
CLI
Terminal agent
Windows
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Official
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