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Claude Code

brew install --cask claude-code v2.1.170

Terminal-based AI assistant that reads your codebase, edits files, and runs commands to help ship code faster.

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Claude Code integrates directly into your terminal workflow with full codebase context, allowing it to make autonomous edits and run commands without switching tools. Useful if you prefer AI-assisted development without leaving the terminal, and want an AI agent that understands your entire project structure.

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