Installation Methods in AI
From the Claude Code cheat sheet · Installation & Setup · verified Jul 2026
Installation Methods
Multiple ways to install Claude Code
bash
# NPM Installation (recommended)
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
# Native Installer (macOS/Linux/WSL)
curl -fsSL claude.ai/install.sh | bash
# Windows PowerShell
irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex
# Verify installation
claude --version
# Requirements: Node.js 18+💡 NPM installation is recommended for most users
📌 Native installers available for all platforms
⚡ Requires Node.js 18 or newer
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