What is Claude Code?
Claude Code is designed for practical development work in existing projects, including understanding code, fixing issues, writing tests, implementing features, and performing migrations and refactoring. After the developer specifies the goal, it can read the relevant context, break down the steps, and execute the modifications, then return the results for review.
The official website offers various access points, including terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, web, and desktop clients, and also explains how to integrate with MCP using command-line tools within your existing development workflow. Each access point and account plan has different capabilities and permission boundaries, so a single demonstration should not be taken to represent the full set of features available across all environments.
The execution results of code and commands require inspection, testing, and version control. Running the terminal locally does not mean that model inference is entirely offline; subscription endpoints and Console API billing also constitute distinct usage patterns.
Key features
Codebase Understanding and Task Planning
Edit files, run commands, and test
Terminal and editor integration
Workflows with Tools and MCP Extensions
Development assistance for long-running tasks and parallel sessions
Use cases and audience
Software developers and engineering teams
- Getting Started with the Project and Code Explanation
- Bug fixes, testing, and feature implementation
- Code Migration and Refactoring
Codebase, development requirements, and authorization tool context
Code modifications, test results, and development deliverables
How to use
- 01
Select the appropriate environment from the official documentation and install it.
- 02
Log in using a supported Claude subscription or Console account.
- 03
Describe tasks in the project, review schedules, and verify modifications and test results.
Pricing and availability
Paid
2026-10-24 Verify the official product page: Available for use with Pro, Max, Team, Enterprise, or Console accounts. Console is billed based on API token usage, and subscriptions are subject to corresponding usage limits; do not interpret the free installation tool as free model calls. Source: https://claude.com/product/claude-code
- Pricing source
- https://claude.com/product/claude-code
- Pricing last updated
- 2026-10-24
Prices and limits may change. Check the official website for current terms.
Official website & sources
Updated on 2026-10-24


