Claude CLI

Lesson in the Claude Code Roadmap · Stage 2: Ways to use Claude

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is Claude CLI?

Claude Code CLI is a command-line tool that acts as an agentic AI coding partner by interacting directly with your local files and terminal. To set it up, you first need an active Claude subscription or an Anthropic Console account. Once installed, navigate to your project folder, type claude to start a session, and follow the prompts to log in via your browser.

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Free resources to learn Claude CLI

Official docsGetting Started with Claude Code
Official docsOptimize your terminal setup

Claude CLI: common questions

Can I learn Claude CLI in Hindi?

This lesson is written in English. Once you sign in, open it in the interactive course and ask the AI tutor to explain Claude CLI in Hindi or Hinglish. The tutor answers from this lesson’s own text, so it stays on the syllabus, and it runs on your own Google, OpenAI or Anthropic key.

Is this Claude CLI tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 7 of 109 in the free Claude Code roadmap, in stage 2, Ways to use Claude. If you are new to Claude Code, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.