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Complete Guide: Installing Claude Code on Windows 10
Claude Code doesn't work directly ... administrator" Click "Yes" when Windows asks for permission · In the black command window, type this exactly: wsl --install · Press Enter · Wait for it to download and install (this may take 10-20 minutes) When it's done, restart your ...
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Install Claude Code | ClaudeLog
Claude Code now supports native Windows installation via PowerShell or CMD (see Option 1 above).
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Claude
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Set up Claude Code - Claude Code Docs
Install, authenticate, and start using Claude Code on your development machine. ... Operating Systems: macOS 10.15+, Ubuntu 20.04+/Debian 10+, or Windows 10+ (with WSL 1, WSL 2, or Git for Windows)
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Claude
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Complete Claude Code Installation Guide for Windows | Claude
Windows 10 Build 19041+ or Windows 11 · Administrator privileges · Internet connection · At least 4GB free space on target drive · Open Environment Variables: Press Windows + R, type sysdm.cpl, press Enter · Click "Environment Variables" Clean User Variables: Select "Path" in User variables → Edit ·
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Complete Claude Code Installation Guide for Windows 10
This comprehensive guide provides everything needed to successfully install and configure Claude Code on Windows 10.
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How to Install Claude Code CLI – Bind AI IDE
August 27, 2025 - Before installation, ensure your environment aligns with Claude Codes system requirements. The CLI supports macOS (10.15+), Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+/Debian 10+, Alpine for native builds), and Windows 10+ (via WSL or Git Bash).
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Definitive Guide to Installing Claude Code on Windows | by Erik Anderson | Medium
April 11, 2025 - I booted a brand new Windows machine and installed Claude Code from scratch so you can follow along. You must be running Windows 10 version 2004 and higher (Build 19041 and higher) or Windows 11 with admin privileges to install Claude Code.
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How To Install Claude Code on Windows: Complete Guide 2025 | Blog // ITECS
July 30, 2025 - This comprehensive guide walks Windows users through the complete process of installing Claude Code using WSL. It covers system requirements, pre-installation setup, detailed step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting common issues, and best practices for maximizing productivity.
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Claude Code Installation Guide for Windows 11
Before installing Claude Code on Windows 11, you'll need to set up a Linux environment through WSL2. The tool requires Node.js 18+ (LTS recommended), npm 10+, and WSL2 with Ubuntu 20.04+ or Debian 10+. Windows Terminal or an equivalent terminal emulator is recommended for the best experience.
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r/ClaudeAI on Reddit: Install claude code on windows without WSL
June 16, 2025 -

Step 1: Open cmd

Open cmd as administrator

Step 2: Set NPM configuration, telling npm to ignore executing scripts in packages during installation (e.g., preinstall, postinstall, etc.)

setx NPM_CONFIG_IGNORE_SCRIPTS true

$env:NPM_CONFIG_IGNORE_SCRIPTS = “true”

Step 3: Configure the SHELL environment variable

setx SHELL "C:\Program Files\Git\bin\bash.exe"

Step 4: Install Claude Code

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

Step 5: Add to Environment Variables

Add this line to your environment variables: C:\Users\y.xie\.npm-global

Step 6: Restart the development environment

Restart CMD or your IDE (e.g., VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA), then log in to your Claude Code account or configure the API directly within the application to start using it.

Supplementary Notes

  • Ensure Git for Windows is installed, with the path being C:\Program Files\Git\bin\bash.exe.

  • If the Git installation path is different, please adjust the SHELL environment variable path accordingly.

  • The path C:\Users\y.xie\.npm-global should also be added based on your actual path.

  • It is recommended to set these variables permanently to avoid having to reconfigure after each restart.

  • Later, if you want to uninstall and revert the changes from Step Two and Step Three, just execute setx NPM_CONFIG_IGNORE_SCRIPTS false and setx SHELL "".

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But does it run like it's supposed to?
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You’re honestly better off using WSL for any agent. Cursor wastes so many turns dealing with terminal commands and terminal encoding when developing natively on Windows, even with git bash.
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Claude Code Windows Install: No WSL Required (3min PowerShell Setup) - SmartScope
Native Windows Claude Code installation in 3min. No WSL, runs in PowerShell. Auto Node.js/Git setup, clipboard image paste fix. Step-by-step guide 2025.
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Medium
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Comprehensive Guide to Setting Up Claude Code on Windows Using WSL | by azhar | azhar labs | Medium
March 27, 2025 - Setting up Claude Code, Anthropic’s AI-driven coding assistant, on a Windows system involves leveraging the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). This approach ensures compatibility and a seamless development experience. Below is a comprehensive guide to installing and configuring Claude Code on your Windows machine
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r/ClaudeAI on Reddit: This is how I managed to run Claude Code on Windows with proper IDE support
June 10, 2025 -

Hello,

I was struggling to get Claude Code working on Windows with my .NET projects while maintaining proper IDE support. The core problem is that Claude Code requires WSL to run on Windows. If you copy your project files into a WSL folder, you lose crucial IDE integration.

Here's the correct way to do it without copying your code into a WSL folder (if you weren't already aware, like me!):

  1. Open your favorite IDE and your project.

  2. Open the terminal within your IDE.

  3. Navigate to your project directory (e.g., C:\MyProject).

  4. Type the following command: wsl claude

Enjoy!

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Just so you know: WSL has access to your file system too, no need to move or copy anything. Your drives are mount points, so for example if your project is in C:\devprojects\myproject, you can get there in WSL by navigating to /mnt/c/devprojects/myproject
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You can also do: Create a Folder: Make a new folder like `C:\Users\\bin` (replace ``). 2. Create `claude.bat`: Inside that new folder, create a file named `claude.bat`. Open it with Notepad and paste this: @echo off wsl.exe claude %* 3. Add to Windows PATH: Add the path to your new folder (e.g., `C:\Users\\bin`) to your Windows User `Path` environment variable. (Quickest way: `Win + R` -> `sysdm.cpl` -> Advanced -> Environment Variables... -> Under "User variables", find `Path` -> Edit... -> New -> paste the path). 4. Close and re-open your Windows Terminal. Now, in any new tab, just type `claude` (or `claude --some-arg`) and hit Enter. It will run the `claude` command inside your default WSL distro!
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r/ClaudeAI on Reddit: Made Claude Code work natively on Windows
July 7, 2025 -

Just shipped win-claude-code - a wrapper that lets you run Anthropic's Claude Code directly on Windows without WSL.

npm install -g anthropic-ai/claude-code --ignore-scripts
npx win-claude-code@latest

That's it. Works with PowerShell, CMD, Windows Terminal - whatever you prefer.

Built this because I got tired of WSL setup just to use Claude Code. Figured other Windows devs might find it useful too.

GitHub: https://github.com/somersby10ml/win-claude-code

Would love feedback if anyone tries it out! 🚀

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Nice work. It works but a bit buggy, I'm seeing freezing when it launches. And commands dont work like /doctor /migrate-installation etc. And its not reading my env vars. It is much slower, but I see you have that listed under Known Issues.. Also, this is the same amount of work as setting up WSL except now I dont have a cool terminal like Oh My Zsh as my default shell.
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omg finally, take my upvote
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Medium
jewelhuq.medium.com › install-wsl-claude-code-on-windows-complete-guide-2025-873bd4a29478
Install WSL & Claude Code on Windows — Complete Guide 2025 | by Md Mazaharul Huq | Medium
July 23, 2025 - Step-by-step tutorial to enable WSL on Windows, isolate Node.js with NVM, install Anthropic’s Claude Code CLI, and start coding with AI in your terminal.
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From Zero to Prompting: Setting Up Claude Code on Your Windows Machine | by Walter Schärer | Medium
July 18, 2025 - Below is a step-by-step guide to get started on Microsoft Windows (on iOS and Linux Claude Code runs natively, you don’t need the WSL step). To begin, enable WSL by opening your Windows PowerShell (cmd) as administrator and running the command ... This will install Ubuntu by default and may require a system restart.