How to Install and Use Claude Code in VS Code
Set up the Claude Code extension in VS Code and start using AI-powered coding assistance directly inside your editor. Claude Code for Visual Studio Code lets you generate, refactor, and debug code using AI without ever leaving your workspace. This quick tutorial gets you from install to your first prompt in minutes, and covers the three editing modes so you can control exactly how Claude applies changes to your project.
📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
How to install the Claude Code extension in VS Code
Signing in and connecting your Claude subscription
Generating code and reviewing inline diffs
Switching between Ask before edits, Edit automatically, and Plan mode
Using @-mentions to reference specific files
Accessing the menu for model switching, extended thinking, slash commands, and more
🔗 Claude Code VS Code Extension: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/...
🔗 Claude Code Docs: https://code.claude.com/docs/en/vs-code
🔗 Claude Plans: https://claude.ai/upgrade
📺 More VS Code tutorials: • VS Code Tutorials
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