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Claude Code
Anthropic's coding agent for the terminal, IDE and desktop.
Is it actually free? Paid
Not included on Claude's Free plan; it comes with Pro and Max.
Pricing
Included with Claude Pro ($20/month, $17 billed annually) and Max (from $100/month); also usable via API billing.
Best for
Developers handing off multi-step coding tasks.
Not great for
People who do not want to use a terminal or IDE.
Real plays that use Claude Code
- Search public astronomy data for an unknown planet with Claude Code
- Book a full trip and control Claude Code from the phone
- Get an AI second opinion on your MRI with Claude Code
- Build your own assistive-tech Mac app with Claude Code
- Find connections across 100 books with Claude Code
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