Launching Claude Code
To start interacting with Claude, navigate to your project directory and run:
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LearnStep 1 of 3
Starting the Session
Learning Objectives
- •Start an interactive session
- •Issue natural language requests
- •Review and approve tool usage
Lesson Outline
LearnStep 1/3
Starting the Session
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You'll see a prompt asking "What can I help you with?"
Unlike a standard chatbot, Claude sees your current directory structure and can interact with your files.
Your First Request
Try a simple request:
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One-Shot Mode
For quick tasks, use the -p flag:
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