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
Reddit
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r/ClaudeAI on Reddit: What IDE do I use with Claude (code?)
May 18, 2025 -
New and confused. With cursor I can use any AI. If I use Claude code, then what? I don't have it yet just wondering.
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The beautiful thing is that Claude code is cross compatible with any Idea due to it being implemented within a terminal. Personally, I'm just in a plane old terminal (via WLS) whilst working on other stuff. You can make your setup as simple or as contrived as you like. Fear not!
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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
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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.
claude.com
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Claude Code - AI coding agent for terminal & IDE | Claude
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.
claude.com
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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 Code - AI coding agent for terminal & IDE | Claude
Anthropic
docs.anthropic.com › en › docs › claude-code › ide-integrations
Visual Studio Code - Claude Code Docs
To configure, run claude, enter /config, and set the diff tool to auto for automatic IDE detection. Both the extension and CLI integration work with Visual Studio Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and VSCodium. Ensure you have a compatible version of VS Code (1.85.0 or later) Check that VS Code has permission to install extensions · Try installing directly from the Marketplace website · If Claude Code isn’t responding to your prompts:
Claude
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JetBrains IDEs - Claude Code Docs
Claude Code integrates with JetBrains IDEs through a dedicated plugin, providing features like interactive diff viewing, selection context sharing, and more. The Claude Code plugin works with most JetBrains IDEs, including: ... Quick launch: ...
Anthropic
anthropic.com › news › enabling-claude-code-to-work-more-autonomously
Enabling Claude Code to work more autonomously
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.
GitHub
github.com › anthropics › claude-code
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.
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.
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Eclipse Che
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A Native Claude Code IDE? How It Could Look Like with Eclipse Theia
The result: a native Claude Code integration in the Theia IDE platform, designed to deliver a deeply connected experience for developers working with AI. Claude Code is impressive.
JetBrains
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Claude Code [Beta] - IntelliJ IDEs Plugin | Marketplace
IMPORTANT: This plugin requires Claude Code to be installed separately. For more information, see claude.com/claude-code. Integrate Claude Code with your favorite...
GitHub
github.com › manzaltu › claude-code-ide.el
GitHub - manzaltu/claude-code-ide.el: Claude Code IDE integration for Emacs
Currently, this package is in early development. To install using emacs-version >= 30 and use-package with the vc binding: (use-package claude-code-ide :vc (:url "https://github.com/manzaltu/claude-code-ide.el" :rev :newest) :bind ("C-c C-'" .
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Visual Studio Marketplace
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Claude Code for VS Code - Visual Studio Marketplace
Extension for Visual Studio Code - Claude Code for VS Code: Harness the power of Claude Code without leaving your IDE