Claude Code Setup

Claude Code is Anthropic's AI coding assistant. You can use it with either an API key or by logging in with your Anthropic account.

Install and Configure

1. Install claude-code-acp:

npm install -g @zed-industries/claude-code-acp

2. Find the installation path:

macOS/Linux

which claude-code-acp
# Example output: /usr/local/bin/claude-code-acp

Windows

where.exe claude-code-acp
# Example output: C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\npm\claude-code-acp.cmd

3. Open Settings → Agent Client and set the Claude Code path to the path found above.

Authentication

Choose one of the following methods:

Option A: API Key

1. Get your API key from Anthropic Console
2. Enter the API key in Settings → Agent Client → Claude Code → API key

Option B: Account Login

If you have a Claude subscription and prefer not to use an API key, you can log in with your Anthropic account.

Important

This requires installing Claude Code CLI separately. The CLI creates the login session that the plugin uses.

1. Install Claude Code CLI:

macOS/Linux

curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash

Windows

irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex

2. Login via CLI:

claude

Follow the prompts to authenticate with your Anthropic account.

3. In Settings → Agent Client, leave the API key field empty.

TIP

The Claude Desktop app uses a different authentication system. Having Claude Desktop running does not authenticate the plugin — you must log in via the CLI.

Verify Setup

1. Click the robot icon in the ribbon or use the command palette: "Open agent chat"
2. You should see the chat panel open and connect to Claude Code
3. Try sending a message to verify the connection

Having issues? See Troubleshooting.