How to Set Up Claude Code From Scratch (2026 Beginner Guide)

Claude Code lets you build real apps, automate workflows, and replace expensive tools — using nothing but plain English in your terminal. In this video I walk you through the complete setup from zero: install, authenticate, and build your first project. No coding experience needed. This is the exact setup I use to run my entire business solo with Claude Code. —————————————————————————— ⏱ CHAPTERS —————————————————————————— 0:00 Claude Code in action — what you're about to build 0:20 What is Claude Code? 0:50 Installing Claude Code (Windows, Mac & Linux) 2:40 First Claude Code project 5:40 Real world project with Claude Code 11:40: Recap and next video —————————————————————————— 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED —————————————————————————— → Claude Pro (required): https://claude.ai → Git for Windows (Windows users): https://git-scm.com/downloads/win → Install command (Mac/Linux): curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash → Install command (Windows PowerShell): irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex —————————————————————————— 📺 WATCH NEXT —————————————————————————— → Claude Code + Replit: Build & Deploy a Real App (No Coding): [link] → Claude Cowork for Beginners — Full Setup Guide: [link] —————————————————————————— 🔔 SUBSCRIBE —————————————————————————— I build real tools with Claude AI every week — apps, automations, and workflows that replace expensive hires. Subscribe so you don't miss the next build. 📖 Read the full tutorial: → https://replacewithclaude.beehiiv.com/p/claude-code-beginner-setup-guide-2026-from-zero-to-first-app 🏘️ Join the Replace With Claude community (founding pricing): → https://www.skool.com/replace-with-claude-6927/about 🎁 FREE: The Claude Business Stack — 10 Claude prompts that replace your most expensive business tasks: → https://replacewithclaude.beehiiv.com/ 🔗 AFFILIATE TOOLS I USE → Make.com (automate everything): make.com/en/register?pc=ilovemake94 → Skool (build your community): skool.com/signup?ref=bd14267a4a8540868d97a596bc032542 → Replit (build + deploy apps): https://replit.com/refer/replacewithclau?ref_surface=universal-settings-modal —————————————————————————— 📱 FOLLOW @replacewithclaude —————————————————————————— TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replacewithclaude Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replacewithclaude LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/replacewithclaude X: https://x.com/replacewithclde —————————————————————————— #ClaudeCode #ClaudeCodeTutorial #ClaudeAI #AITools2026 #NoCode #BuildWithAI #AnthropicClaude #ClaudeCode2026 #AIForBeginners #replacewithclaude