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## Getting Started

### Prerequisites

Before using Claude Code with Codegen, you need to have Claude Code installed on your system:

<Warning>
**Claude Code must be installed separately.** The `codegen claude` command requires the Claude Code binary to be available in your system PATH.
</Warning>

Install Claude Code from Anthropic:
- Visit [claude.ai/code](https://claude.ai/code) to download and install Claude Code
- Ensure the `claude` command is available in your terminal by running `which claude`

### Local Claude with Cloud Benefits

Get up and running in three simple steps:
Once Claude Code is installed, get up and running in three simple steps:

1. Install the Codegen CLI:

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Your session immediately appears in the cloud with full integration access.

<Tip>
The first time you run `codegen claude`, it will download the Claude Code
binary. Subsequent runs start instantly.
</Tip>

## Analytics and Insights

Transform your Claude Code usage into actionable intelligence. The analytics dashboard provides deep insights into how AI is transforming your development workflow.
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