Question 1

What is Claude Code?

Accepted Answer

Claude Code is an AI-powered coding assistant by Anthropic that runs in your terminal. It can read your codebase, write code, run commands, and help you build software faster using natural language.

Question 2

How do I install Claude Code?

Accepted Answer

Install Claude Code globally with: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code. Then navigate to your project directory and run 'claude' to start an interactive session.

Question 3

What are MCP servers in Claude Code?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers extend Claude Code's capabilities by connecting it to external tools and data sources like databases, APIs, file systems, and web services.

Question 4

What is CLAUDE.md?

Accepted Answer

CLAUDE.md is a project-specific configuration file that tells Claude Code about your project's architecture, coding standards, and rules. Create it with 'claude /init' to give Claude Code context about your codebase.

Claude Code Cheat Sheet