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Claude Code
Anthropic
Anthropic's terminal coding agent for understanding codebases, editing files, running commands, and coordinating development tasks.
Visit official website 148.9k stars checked 2026-10-02
- Access
- Source available
- Setup
- Technical
- Pricing
- Claude plan or API usage
- License
- No open-source repository license
- Maintenance
- Active
- Source update
- 2026-10-01
Strong for complex repository work
It pairs strong coding models with a mature agent loop, permissions, hooks, and a large ecosystem of skills.
Who it fits
Developers and teams already using Claude who want an agent embedded in daily repository work.
Who should skip it
Users who require an open-source client or want to avoid Anthropic account and product terms.
What you need
- Claude account or API key
- Terminal
- Repository permissions
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