Claude Chicago
Before you come

Get set up in about fifteen minutes

Do this once, on the laptop you are bringing, and you will walk into the workshop ready to build. If you get stuck, come a few minutes early and someone will help you finish.

1

Create your account

Go to console.anthropic.com and sign up. It is free to create an account.

2

Install Claude Code

Claude Code runs in your terminal and needs Node.js version 18 or newer. Pick your operating system.

macOS

Install Node from nodejs.org (or with Homebrew: brew install node), then open Terminal and run:

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

Windows (WSL)

The smoothest path is WSL (Ubuntu). Install Node inside WSL, then run:

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

PowerShell works too once Node is installed from nodejs.org.

Linux

Install Node with your package manager or from nodejs.org, then run:

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
3

Verify it works

In your terminal, confirm the install:

claude --version

If you see a version number, you are set. Start it up and follow the sign-in prompt to connect the account you made in step one:

claude
4

You are ready

Bring your laptop and charger to the workshop. We will build together from here.

Coming to a specific workshop? Anything you need on the day gets sent to you by email before the event. This page only covers the free setup steps.