Claude Code
Anthropic's agentic coding tool for terminal, IDEs, desktop and web that edits, runs and ships code.
Best for Developers delegating multi step coding tasks to an agent
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What it does
Claude Code is an agentic coding assistant that reads your codebase, edits files, and runs terminal commands. You provide instructions or bug reports in plain language, and it plans solutions, implements edits across multiple files, and executes tests or git operations. It is designed for developers working across terminal, IDE, desktop, and web environments.
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Multi surface developer integrations
Executes coding workflows directly inside terminal environments, IDE extensions for VS Code and JetBrains, a standalone desktop application, or a web browser. Enables you to review inline diffs, mention files, manage sessions, and run commands where you already work.
Use caseA developer opens a new tab in VS Code to review inline diffs, check conversation history, and verify code plans directly in their editor.
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Automated bug tracing and fixing
Analyzes plain language bug descriptions or pasted error messages, traces root causes across the codebase, and writes coordinated fixes across multiple files. Validates that the solution works by running project tests directly.
Use caseA developer pastes a customer report about duplicate checkout charges, and Claude Code reproduces the request failure, fixes an idempotency key bug, and edits the payment files.
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Git workflow automation
Interacts directly with local git repositories to prepare changes. Stages modified files, writes descriptive commit messages, generates branches, and opens pull requests.
Use caseAn engineer completes a local code change and enters a command asking Claude to commit the modifications with a descriptive message.
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Model Context Protocol tool connections
Connects Claude Code to external systems and data sources using an open protocol standard. Reads files and tickets or executes tasks across external services and custom tooling.
Use caseA developer connects Claude Code via MCP to read design documents in Google Drive, pull messages from Slack, or update issues in Jira.
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Pay as you go usage credits
Switches paid plan accounts to consumption based standard API billing once included session or weekly limits are exhausted. Prevents coding interruptions by drawing from prepaid balances until spending caps are met.
Use caseA programmer exhausts their five hour plan limit during a coding sprint and continues executing terminal sessions uninterrupted using usage credits.
From support.claude.com
Written from Claude Code's own website, checked . Each feature links to the page it comes from; images are Claude Code's own.
Every plan
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Per | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | $0 | per user | Claude chat only; Claude Code not included |
| Pro | $20 | $17 | per user | Claude Code included with Pro usage limits ($200/yr) |
| Max | $100 | Not listed | per user | 5x or 20x Pro usage (from $100; 20x tier higher) |
| Team Standard | $25 | $20 | per seat | Claude Code included |
| Team Premium | $125 | $100 | per seat | Higher usage, Claude Code included |
| Enterprise | Not listed | $20 | per seat, min 20, plus usage at API rates | contact sales |
From Claude Code's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front. A few figures (often the yearly price) are derived rather than printed on the page.
Before you pay
- Data retention
- Deleted tasks are removed immediately from history and deleted from backend storage within 30 days.
What Claude Code says
Your Cowork task will be removed from your task history immediately, and deleted from our backend storage systems within 30 days
Source page - HIPAA
- Yes
What Claude Code says
The HIPAA configuration is an organization setting on Enterprise plans. It brings local Claude Code and Claude Cowork sessions, as opposed to cloud sessions such as Claude Code on the web, under your Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
Source page - Discounts
- An annual subscription discount is available for the Pro plan ($17 per month billed up front as $200 vs $20 monthly).
What Claude Code says
$17 Per month with annual subscription discount ($200 billed up front). $20 if billed monthly.
Source page - Support
- Help center
What Claude Code says
By participating in the guest pass program, referrers agree to parameters for usage credits as explained in our [Help Center](https://support.claude.com/en/articles/12429409 extra usage for paid claude plans)
Source page
Only what Claude Code's own pages state, with the quote behind each answer. Anything they don't publish is left out rather than guessed.
Getting started with Claude Code
- Open a terminal and run the install command for your operating system.
- Navigate to your project directory and run `claude` to start interactive mode and sign in.
- Ask Claude a question to analyze your files and summarize the project.
- Prompt Claude to make a code change and approve the edit.
- Perform conversational Git operations such as viewing changes or committing.
- Describe bug fixes or new features in natural language for Claude to implement.
Written from Claude Code's own help pages: code.claude.com/docs/en/quickstart
Questions people ask about Claude Code
How much does Claude Code cost?
Paid plans start at $20 a month (Pro). 6 plans are listed above, from Claude Code's own pricing page.
Is Claude Code free?
No. Claude Code has no free plan.
Is Claude Code HIPAA compliant?
Yes. Source
Does Claude Code have a student or other discount?
An annual subscription discount is available for the Pro plan ($17 per month billed up front as $200 vs $20 monthly). Source
Does Claude Code have an API?
Yes.
Can I disable usage credits after enabling them?
Yes, you can disable usage credits at any time through Settings > Usage. Once disabled, you'll only have access to your plan's included usage. Source
How quickly do regular usage limits reset?
Session limits reset every five hours, and weekly limits reset once a week. Source
Can I keep using Claude after I reach my weekly limit?
Yes, with usage credits enabled, requests switch to pay as you go pricing on usage credits and keep working. Source
Works with
- AI models
- Opus, Haiku, Sonnet
Where this came from
Plans, prices and limits were copied from Claude Code's own pages and the other sources listed, then checked .
- claude.com/pricing
- support.claude.com/en/articles/13456702-claude-code-and-cowork-guest-passes
- claude.com/product/claude-code
- support.claude.com/en/articles/13456702-claude-code-claude-cowork-a...
- support.claude.com/en/articles/12429409-manage-usage-credits-for-pa...
- support.claude.com/en/articles/13345190-get-started-with-claude-cowork
- support.claude.com/en/articles/17318731-use-claude-code-local-mode-...
- code.claude.com/docs/en/quickstart
- support.claude.com/en/articles/13364135-use-claude-cowork-safely
- support.claude.com/en/articles/14479288-claude-cowork-architecture-overview
- code.claude.com/docs/en/overview
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