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The complete reference for Claude Code IDE setup, commands, keyboard shortcuts, GitHub integration, and proven developer workflows.
Install Claude Code in VSCode, configure keybindings, and set up your first project in under 5 minutes.
Setup Guide →Complete list of Claude Code CLI commands with flags, examples, and when to use each one.
View Commands →Master every Claude Code keyboard shortcut to speed up your coding sessions by 2-3x.
View Shortcuts →All /slash commands explained: /review, /fix, /test, /commit, /pr, /explain and more.
View Slash Cmds →Practical tips for integrating Claude Code into daily development — solo and team workflows.
Read Tips →Wire Claude Code into your PR review, CI checks, and issue triage workflows with GitHub.
See Integration →Team conventions, CLAUDE.md patterns, and architectural guidelines for production codebases.
Learn More →Honest head-to-head comparison: when to use Claude Code, when Cursor wins, and when to use both.
Compare →Connect Claude Code to databases, GitHub, web search, and custom APIs via Model Context Protocol servers.
Setup MCP →Write a CLAUDE.md that gives Claude persistent context: templates for solo projects, teams, and monorepos.
Read Guide →Prompts and techniques for debugging with Claude Code — from stack traces to production incidents.
Debug Faster →Use the /review command and GitHub Actions integration to catch bugs before they ship.
Review Guide →Safe multi-file refactors: renames, extractions, restructuring — with tests green throughout.
Refactor Guide →/compact vs /clear, how to prime sessions, and controlling token costs in Claude Code.
Manage Context →Write project memory files that give Claude persistent context — stack, conventions, commands — across every session.
CLAUDE.md Guide →Step-by-step install guide for Mac, Linux, and Windows — npm setup, API key, first session, and error fixes.
Install Guide →Is Claude Code free? Honest breakdown of API costs, Pro vs Max plans, and how to control your monthly spend.
See Pricing →Configure Claude Code for any project — CLAUDE.md creation, settings.json permissions, hooks, and team onboarding.
Project Setup →Every command, shortcut, slash command, CLAUDE.md template, and config option on one printable page.
Open Cheatsheet →Use Shift+Tab to enter Plan Mode — Claude presents every file it will change before touching anything. Essential for complex refactors.
Learn Plan Mode →# Install Claude Code globally npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code # Launch in your project root claude # Or open a specific file claude edit src/app.ts # Run a slash command immediately claude /review src/components/Button.tsx
Claude Code connects directly to the Claude API with your ANTHROPIC_API_KEY. It reads your repo, understands your codebase context, and makes targeted edits — unlike chat-only assistants.
/commit, /pr, and /review understand your git history and write commit messages that follow your repo conventions.CLAUDE.md in your repo root with project-specific instructions. Claude Code reads it automatically every session.# Project Overview Brief description of what this repo does and who uses it. # Architecture - Frontend: React 18 + TypeScript + Vite - Backend: FastAPI + SQLAlchemy - DB: PostgreSQL 16 (dev: Docker, prod: RDS) # Dev Commands - Start dev: `make dev` - Run tests: `make test` - Lint: `make lint` # Conventions - Commit style: conventional commits (feat/fix/chore) - Branch naming: <type>/<ticket>-short-description - No comments explaining WHAT code does — only WHY # Do Not - Never mock the database in tests - Never use `git push --force` without asking - Never add console.log to production code
A well-written CLAUDE.md is the highest-leverage customization you can make. Claude Code reads it at the start of every session, so your team conventions are automatically enforced without repeating them in every prompt.