0. INSTALL CLAUDE CODE
Open Terminal
Cmd + Space, type Terminal, press EnterWin + R, type cmd, press EnterInstall Node.js
Download and install Node.js (version 18 or higher):
Download Node.jsChoose the LTS (Long Term Support) version. Run the installer and follow the prompts.
Create Anthropic Account
Sign up for an Anthropic account (required to use Claude Code):
Create AccountYou'll need to add credits or subscribe to use the API.
Install Claude Code
Run this command in your terminal:
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeThis installs Claude Code globally on your computer.
VERIFY INSTALLATION
Check that everything is installed correctly:
node --versionShould show v18.0.0 or higher
claude --versionShould show the Claude Code version number
1. FOLDER STRUCTURE
Website.zip
Get a starter template from v0.dev
- 1. Browse landing page templates
- 2. Click one to open with Vercel
- 3. Click "Download Code" to get the zip
WHAT WE'RE BUILDING
We're going to build a website using Claude Code! The CLAUDE.md file contains all the instructions for Claude to understand what to build.
Want to build something different? No problem! Just ask Claude to modify the CLAUDE.md file based on your preferences.
SETUP STEPS
- 1. Create a
Projectfolder on your Desktop - 2. Download
CLAUDE.mdand put it in the folder - 3. Go to v0.dev/templates and download any template
- 4. Put the
Website.zipin the folder - 5. Unzip the zip file
2. OPEN CLAUDE CODE
Open Terminal
Open your terminal (Mac/Linux) or Command Prompt (Windows)
Navigate to Folder
cd ~/Desktop/ProjectStart Claude Code
claudeAsk Claude to Understand the Files
Understand all of the files here3. BUILD THE WEBSITE
Build me a website using the website template. Use CLAUDE.md as the instructions for what to build. Run it locally when you're done.
WHAT CLAUDE WILL DO
- Read and understand the CLAUDE.md instructions
- Apply the color scheme and styling
- Build all the sections (Hero, Features, Team, Contact)
- Create the contact form
- Run
npm run devto start the local server
4. VIEW YOUR WEBSITE
$ npm run dev
VITE v5.0.0 ready in 500 ms
→ Local: http://localhost:3000
Ctrl + Click the link to open your website
Or copy the URL and paste it in your browser
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