This is pretty common to have different options to install binaries and I assume part of the reason why they do have the second option is to gear towards to non-developers or those unfamiliar with nodejs. Most developers familiar with nodejs would use option 1, `npm install` is as easy as it gets. Usually with nodejs, developers work in many different projects with many nodejs versions. So it's common to manage multiple nodejs environments (with something like nvm or asdf). This is how we avoid installing packages in system folders (which requires sudo). I encourage you to ask Claude honestly, you'll get some pretty good answers. Everything is done in good intentions. Answer from sirneb on reddit.com
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@anthropic-ai/claude-code - npm
2 days ago - Install Claude Code: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code · Navigate to your project directory and run claude. We welcome your feedback. Use the /bug command to report issues directly within Claude Code, or file a GitHub issue. Join the Claude Developers Discord to connect with other developers using Claude Code.
» npm install @anthropic-ai/claude-code
Published Dec 22, 2025
Version 2.0.76
Author Anthropic
Repository https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code
Claude
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Set up Claude Code - Claude Code Docs
Uninstall Claude Code · Native installation · Homebrew installation · NPM installation · Clean up configuration files (optional) Administration · Copy page · Install, authenticate, and start using Claude Code on your development machine. Copy page · Operating Systems: macOS 10.15+, Ubuntu 20.04+/Debian 10+, or Windows 10+ (with WSL 1, WSL 2, or Git for Windows) Hardware: 4 GB+ RAM ·
New to Claude Code - why are there 3 different ways to install this thing?
This is pretty common to have different options to install binaries and I assume part of the reason why they do have the second option is to gear towards to non-developers or those unfamiliar with nodejs. Most developers familiar with nodejs would use option 1, `npm install` is as easy as it gets. Usually with nodejs, developers work in many different projects with many nodejs versions. So it's common to manage multiple nodejs environments (with something like nvm or asdf). This is how we avoid installing packages in system folders (which requires sudo). I encourage you to ask Claude honestly, you'll get some pretty good answers. Everything is done in good intentions. More on reddit.com
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u can enable auto update. only thing is you have to restart the chat. you can continue from where you left off with `claude -c` More on reddit.com
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June 11, 2025Remove claude code cli on mac
npm uninstall -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code bun uninstall -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code rm -rf $HOME/.bun/bin/claude rm -rf $HOME/.bun/bin/../install/global/node_modules/@anthropic-ai rm -f $HOME/.npm-global/bin/claude rm -rf $HOME/.local/share/claude rm ~/.claude.json rm -rf ~/.claude/ rm -rf $HOME/.local/share/claude rm ~/.claude.json rm -rf ~/.claude/ # check which claude # → not found ls ~/.claude* # → not exist # to reinstall brew install --cask claude-code https://docs.yemreak.com/claude-code/remove-claude-code-macos More on reddit.com
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Yes. Max, Pro, Team, and Enterprise users can access Claude Code on the Claude desktop app.
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How do I get started with Claude?
You can access Claude Code with a Claude Pro or Max plan, a Team or Enterprise plan premium seat, or a Claude Console account. Download Claude Code and sign in with your respective Claude or Console credentials.
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How does Claude Code work with my existing tools?
Claude Code runs in your terminal and works alongside your preferred IDE and development tools without requiring you to change your workflow. Claude Code can also use command line tools (like Git) and MCP servers (like GitHub) to extend its own capabilities using your tools.
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Reddit
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May 2, 2025 - Claude Code is now better than just about every other CLI and companion app for development · r/ClaudeAI • · upvotes · · comments · Has anyone used AlphaFold3 with Digital Alliance of Canada/ComputeCanada · r/bioinformatics • · upvote · · comments ·
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@subclaude/cli - npm
November 23, 2025 - git clone https://github.com/subclaude/subclaude.git cd subclaude/cli npm install npm run deploy:global · # Initialize SubClaude in your project subclaude init # Validate current working directory subclaude validate # Start Claude Code integration ...
» npm install @subclaude/cli
Published Nov 23, 2025
Version 1.0.0
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Anthropic
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Claude Code: Best practices for agentic coding
There’s no required format for CLAUDE.md files. We recommend keeping them concise and human-readable. For example: # Bash commands - npm run build: Build the project - npm run typecheck: Run the typechecker # Code style - Use ES modules (import/export) syntax, not CommonJS (require) - Destructure ...
Claude
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1 month ago - ⏺ Bash(cd /Users/claude-code/codebase && npm run lint)…
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From Zero to AI-Powered Developer: Your Complete Claude Code CLI Setup Guide - DEV Community
August 6, 2025 - For developers who want access to the latest features or need to avoid npm permission complexities entirely, the native binary installation offers a compelling alternative. ... # Install stable version (recommended for most users) curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash # Install latest version (for early adopters) curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash -s latest # Install specific version (for compatibility requirements) curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash -s 1.0.58
Bind AI IDE
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August 27, 2025 - Most features run best on modern ... prerequisite for all npm-based installations. Claude Code CLI offers two primary installation routes: npm and native binary....
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November 11, 2025 - Claude Code supports the following operating systems: ... Note: The native installer does not require Node.js. Only the legacy npm installation method requires Node.js 18.0+.
Reddit
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r/ClaudeAI on Reddit: New to Claude Code - why are there 3 different ways to install this thing?
August 27, 2025 -
Hey everyone, I'm new to Claude Code and just spent an hour in installation hell. I'm on a Mac
So apparently, there are THREE ways to install this:
npm install:
npm install -gu/anthropic-ai/claude-codeDocs say this is "standard installation"
Gets a permission denied error
Docs then warn "DO NOT use sudo"
curl installer:
curl -fsSLhttps://claude.ai/install.sh| bashCalled "beta" but actually works
Buried in a random troubleshooting article
Installs to
~/.local/bin(need to fix PATH)
sudo npm: sudo npm install -g u/anthropic-ai/claude-code
What actually makes npm work
But docs specifically say DON'T do this
"Security risks" apparently
How did you all install this?
Also, why do they recommend npm when they literally have a note saying "Claude Code has a native installation that doesn't depend on npm" - THEN MAKE THAT THE DEFAULT??
I'm not even mad, this is hilarious. Just want to know if I'm missing something obvious here
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This is pretty common to have different options to install binaries and I assume part of the reason why they do have the second option is to gear towards to non-developers or those unfamiliar with nodejs. Most developers familiar with nodejs would use option 1, `npm install` is as easy as it gets. Usually with nodejs, developers work in many different projects with many nodejs versions. So it's common to manage multiple nodejs environments (with something like nvm or asdf). This is how we avoid installing packages in system folders (which requires sudo). I encourage you to ask Claude honestly, you'll get some pretty good answers. Everything is done in good intentions.
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Claude Code - Overview - Z.AI DEVELOPER DOCUMENT
# Install Claude Code npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code # Navigate to your project cd your-awesome-project # Complete claude
GitHub
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GitHub - musistudio/claude-code-router: Use Claude Code as the foundation for coding infrastructure, allowing you to decide how to interact with the model while enjoying updates from Anthropic.
CLI Model Management: Manage models and providers directly from the terminal with ccr model. GitHub Actions Integration: Trigger Claude Code tasks in your GitHub workflows. Plugin System: Extend functionality with custom transformers. First, ensure you have Claude Code installed: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code ·
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GitHub - anthropics/claude-code: Claude Code is an agentic coding tool that lives in your terminal, understands your codebase, and helps you code faster by executing routine tasks, explaining complex code, and handling git workflows - all through natural language commands.
October 29, 2025 - irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex · NPM: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code · NOTE: If installing with NPM, you also need to install Node.js 18+ Navigate to your project directory and run claude.
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npm
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Eesel AI
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A guide to `npm install claude-code`: Features, limitations, and alternatives - eesel AI
November 14, 2025 - Learn how `npm install claude-code` works and explore its powerful features. We'll also cover the hidden costs and limitations of agentic coding tools and suggest a more integrated approach.
npm
npmjs.com › package › @ay-claude › cli
@ay-claude/cli - npm
November 8, 2025 - Latest version: 1.0.0, last published: 16 days ago. Start using @ay-claude/cli in your project by running `npm i @ay-claude/cli`. There are no other projects in the npm registry using @ay-claude/cli.
» npm install @ay-claude/cli
Published Nov 08, 2025
Version 1.0.0
Author AY Claude Platform
GitHub
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GitHub - ryoppippi/ccusage: A CLI tool for analyzing Claude Code/Codex CLI usage from local JSONL files.
# Recommended - always include @latest to ensure you get the newest version npx ccusage@latest bunx ccusage # Alternative package runners pnpm dlx ccusage pnpx ccusage # Using deno (with security flags) deno run -E -R=$HOME/.claude/projects/ -S=homedir -N='raw.githubusercontent.com:443' npm:ccusage@latest
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