How to Install Claude Code on Windows 11 | Full Setup Guide (2026)

Описание: One PowerShell command. One PATH fix the installer skips. Claude Code running in your Windows terminal in under five minutes.

INSTALL COMMAND (copy into PowerShell)
irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex

WHAT'S COVERED
→ Why Claude Code requires Git Bash — and how to check before you run anything
→ The PATH warning the installer throws and how to fix it in 30 seconds
→ How to verify the install worked (claude --help in a fresh PowerShell window)
→ All three login methods: Claude.ai subscription, Anthropic Console (API key), enterprise (AWS / GCP)
→ Pricing: Claude Code is free to install — usage requires Claude.ai Pro ($20/mo) or Max ($100/mo)

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — What the installer doesn't do for you
0:30 — Git prerequisite check
1:02 — Run the install command
1:31 — The PATH warning explained
2:01 — Fix PATH in System Properties
2:45 — Verify the install with claude --help
2:59 — Launch Claude Code on a real project
3:11 — Theme selection + login methods + pricing
4:45 — Ask your first question

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Claude Code is an AI coding assistant from Anthropic that runs directly in your terminal. You can ask it questions about any file in your project and get plain-English answers on demand.


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