Getting Started with Claude Code in Cliio

Claude Code is Anthropic's official CLI for Claude, and it's a perfect fit for Cliio. In this guide, we'll walk through setting up your first Claude Code agent and share some tips for getting the most out of it.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have:

• Cliio installed on your Mac
• Node.js 18+ installed
• An Anthropic account (for Claude authentication)

Installing Claude Code

Install Claude Code globally via npm:

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Then authenticate:

claude auth login

This will open a browser window to complete the authentication flow.

Creating Your First Agent

In Cliio, click the + button in the sidebar to create a new agent. Select "Claude Code" as the CLI type, give it a name (like "My Project"), and choose your working directory.

Click Create, and Cliio will automatically start Claude Code in that directory. You're ready to go!

Tips for Claude Code

• Use /help - Claude Code has built-in commands. Type /help to see them all.
• Be specific about files - Mention file paths explicitly so Claude knows what you're working with.
• Let it run commands - Claude Code can execute shell commands. Let it run tests, install packages, and explore your codebase.

Happy coding!