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claude-code: An agent that handles codebases using natural language in the terminal

anthropics/claude-code

·2026.08.22 23:02

Claude Code is an agentic coding tool that resides in the terminal and understands codebases. It supports performing repetitive tasks, explaining complex code, and handling Git workflows via natural language commands. It can also be invoked by tagging @claude in IDEs or GitHub.

Claude Code in action within the terminal
Claude Code in action within the terminal

Rather than being a simple code completion tool, it grasps the context within the project directory and performs substantive development tasks on your behalf. It features a plugin structure that extends custom commands and agents, allowing you to customize your workflow.

Instead of developers typing code directly or looking up documentation, you convey your intent and the tool handles the execution process. Unlike traditional approaches, it interacts immediately within the terminal environment and integrates naturally with GitHub issues and PR contexts.

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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.

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