Claude Code in VS Code - Installation & Usage Guide (2026)
Claude Code in VS Code is powerful out of the box — but without one setup step, it answers every question like it's never seen your project before. This video shows you that step, plus how to debug a real bug, add a feature, and undo anything Claude gets wrong.
Claude Code is an AI coding assistant built by Anthropic. The VS Code extension puts it directly inside your editor — no terminal required. This video covers the full setup: installing the extension, logging in with a Claude Pro account, understanding the three permission modes (Ask before edits, Edit automatically, Plan mode), and creating a CLAUDE.md file so Claude understands your specific project instead of giving generic answers.
We then run two live demos on a real Kanban board app: fixing a drag-and-drop bug and adding a localStorage feature. You'll also see how to refactor across multiple files, how to reference specific files with the @ symbol, and how to drop line references into chat instantly.
The video closes with Claude's built-in safety nets — the Rewind feature that rolls back code without losing your chat history, and Git integration for full version control. If you're new to Git, the setup guide is linked below.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 — Intro: Why Claude gives generic answers by default
0:35 — Install the Claude Code extension & log in
1:48 — The three permission modes explained (most tutorials skip this)
3:22 — CLAUDE.md: give Claude permanent context about your project
4:48 — Demo: fix a drag-and-drop bug with one plain-English prompt
6:10 — Demo: add localStorage persistence + refactor across files
8:30 — Your safety net: Rewind and Git
10:48 — How to check usage limits from inside the extension
11:37 — Outro & next steps
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LINKS
Claude Code VS Code Extension: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/...
Claude Pro (subscription used in this video): https://claude.ai
Git setup guide: • How to Install Git on Windows 11 & First-T...
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