You use it from the terminal but they have upcoming vs code and jetbrains plugins that provide some integration that you can already use now: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/s/QvbUDiREnV Answer from TuneSea9112 on reddit.com
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Builder.io
builder.io › blog › claude-code
How I use Claude Code (+ my best tips)
September 29, 2025 - Here's how I use Claude Code and my best tips for getting the most out of it · First things first: install the Claude Code extension. It works with VS Code, Cursor, and probably Windsurf too. Don't expect fireworks, it's basically just a launcher.
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Claude Code for VSCode
I built a UI to manage this, and it is starting to turn into a new type of IDE, based around agent management and review rather than working on one thing at a time · https://github.com/stravu/crystal More on news.ycombinator.com
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What IDE are you using with Claude Code?
Tmux terminal with vim for editing. Surprisingly, I'm married. More on reddit.com
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What IDE do I use with Claude (code?)
You use it from the terminal but they have upcoming vs code and jetbrains plugins that provide some integration that you can already use now: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/s/QvbUDiREnV More on reddit.com
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What is currently the best IDE environment for coding? Need something for different projects
try this MCP https://github.com/wonderwhy-er/DesktopCommanderMCP It's will everything in your terminal and will update code if you ask. Different project - different containers More on reddit.com
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Does Claude Code work with the Claude desktop app?
Yes. Max, Pro, Team, and Enterprise users can access Claude Code on the Claude desktop app.
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claude.com
claude.com › product › claude-code
Claude Code - AI coding agent for terminal & IDE | Claude
Is Claude Code secure?
Yes. Claude Code runs locally in your terminal and talks directly to model APIs without requiring a backend server or remote code index. It also asks for permission before making changes to your files or running commands.
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claude.com
claude.com › product › claude-code
Claude Code - AI coding agent for terminal & IDE | Claude
What are the system requirements to run Claude Code?
Claude Code works on macOS, Linux, and Windows. See full system requirements.
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claude.com
claude.com › product › claude-code
Claude Code - AI coding agent for terminal & IDE | Claude
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Anthropic
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Claude Code: Best practices for agentic coding
Claude Code is an agentic coding assistant that automatically pulls context into prompts. This context gathering consumes time and tokens, but you can optimize it through environment tuning. CLAUDE.md is a special file that Claude automatically pulls into context when starting a conversation. ...
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Claude
claude.com › product › claude-code
Claude Code - AI coding agent for terminal & IDE | Claude
1 month ago - See Claude Code in action—from concept to commit in one seamless workflow. ... Super powerful terminal integration. Works with all your CLI tools alongside any IDE. ... Native extensions for VS Code (+ Cursor, Windsurf) and JetBrains IDEs.
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Eesel AI
eesel.ai › blog › ide-plugins-claude-code
An overview of IDE plugins for Claude Code - eesel AI
November 14, 2025 - Explore the features, limitations, and differences between Claude Code IDE plugins for VS Code and JetBrains. Learn how to optimize your entire developer workflow.
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Anthropic
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Enabling Claude Code to work more autonomously
September 29, 2025 - We’re introducing several upgrades to Claude Code: a native VS Code extension, version 2.0 of our terminal interface, and checkpoints for autonomous operation. Powered by Sonnet 4.5, Claude Code now handles longer, more complex development tasks in your terminal and IDE.
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Medium
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Claude Code IDE integrations for JetBrains IDEs and VS Code | by Saeed Zarinfam | AI‑Driven | Medium
June 28, 2025 - In this article, I want to explore this approach and show you the capabilities it adds to the JetBrains and VS Code IDEs. 🟧 Not a Medium member? Read this article for free. ... · Claude Code IDE integrations ∘ Claude Code integration with ...
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Claude
code.claude.com › docs › en › vs-code
Use Claude Code in VS Code - Claude Code Docs
1 week ago - If using an external terminal, run /ide inside Claude Code to connect it to VS Code. The extension and CLI share the same conversation history. To continue an extension conversation in the CLI, run claude --resume in the terminal.
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Product Hunt
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Coding with an AI IDE (visual) vs AI CLI (Terminal), what's better? : General Discussion Forums | Product Hunt
July 15, 2025 - I've been primarily using @Cursor as I like how it operates, enjoy that it's visual, and I am getting very comfortable with using it and being able to easily select different code bits and modify what I need....however....
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Anthropic
anthropic.com › news › claude-4
Introducing Claude 4
Users requiring raw chains of thought for advanced prompt engineering can contact sales about our new Developer Mode to retain full access. Claude Code, now generally available, brings the power of Claude to more of your development workflow—in the terminal, your favorite IDEs, and running ...
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JetBrains
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Introducing Claude Agent in JetBrains IDEs | The JetBrains AI Blog
September 30, 2025 - Today, thanks to our partnership with Anthropic, we are announcing that our Claude Agent is now available in JetBrains IDEs as one of the tools for agentic workflows. This marks the first third-party agent integrated into JetBrains IDEs and ...
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Anthropic
docs.anthropic.com › en › docs › claude-code › ide-integrations
Use Claude Code in VS Code - Claude Code Docs
The legacy integration auto-installs when you run claude from VS Code’s integrated terminal. Run claude from the terminal and all features activate. For external terminals, use the /ide command to connect Claude Code to your VS Code instance.
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GitHub
github.com › hesreallyhim › awesome-claude-code
GitHub - hesreallyhim/awesome-claude-code: A curated list of awesome commands, files, and workflows for Claude Code
An elegant and user-friendly Claude Code chat interface for VS Code. claude-code-ide.el integrates Claude Code with Emacs, like Anthropic’s VS Code/IntelliJ extensions. It shows ediff-based code suggestions, pulls LSP/flymake/flycheck diagnostics, and tracks buffer context.
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Sshh
blog.sshh.io › p › how-i-use-every-claude-code-feature
How I Use Every Claude Code Feature - by Shrivu Shankar
November 2, 2025 - I use Claude Code. A lot. As a hobbyist, I run it in a VM several times a week on side projects, often with --dangerously-skip-permissions to vibe code whatever idea is on my mind. Professionally, part of my team builds the AI-IDE rules and tooling for our engineering team that consumes several ...
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Claude Code for VSCode | Hacker News
July 5, 2025 - I built a UI to manage this, and it is starting to turn into a new type of IDE, based around agent management and review rather than working on one thing at a time · https://github.com/stravu/crystal
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Anthropic
anthropic.com › claude-code
Claude Code
See Claude Code in action—from concept to commit in one seamless workflow. ... Super powerful terminal integration. Works with all your CLI tools alongside any IDE. ... Native extensions for VS Code (+ Cursor, Windsurf) and JetBrains IDEs.
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BlackHatWorld
blackhatworld.com › home › forums › programming & web design › programming
Best IDE to use with AI? | BlackHatWorld
January 28, 2025 - 2. Tabnine: Learns your coding style. 3. Replit Ghostwriter: Ideal for collaborative coding. 4. Local Models: Train GPT-4 or Llama2 on your codebase for full control. These tools ensure uninterrupted, project-specific support. ... Been coding using Claude.ai but I have an issue.
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Apidog
apidog.com › blog › claude-code-ide-integrations
How to Integrate Claude Code with VSCode and JetBrains?
October 10, 2025 - ... Unlike traditional code completion ... with your approval. Integrating it with VSCode, a lightweight and popular editor, or JetBrains, a robust IDE suite (IntelliJ, PyCharm, etc.), brings these capabilities directly into your ...
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Medium
medium.com › @anandnair › coding-at-the-speed-of-thought-my-experience-with-cursor-ide-and-claude-sonnet-12e6d3bda00a
Coding at the Speed of Thought: My Experience with Cursor IDE and Claude Sonnet | by Anand Satheesh Kumar Nair | Medium
June 4, 2025 - But what’s fascinating is that it gets better the more you use it — like it’s learning how you work. As I iterated on ideas, Cursor + Claude started generating more aligned suggestions, reducing the back-and-forth I usually have with ...