How to use Claude Code in VS Code
Claude Code has a VS Code extension that brings the agentic workflow into your editor — so you get its multi-file, command-running capabilities without leaving VS Code.
Install the extension
Add the Claude Code extension from the VS Code marketplace and authenticate with your Claude account or API key.
Run tasks in the editor
Open your project and give the agent a task; it edits files and runs commands, showing diffs you can review and approve inline.
CLI + editor together
Many developers keep the CLI for long agentic jobs and the extension for in-editor work. They share the same underlying agent.
Skip the setup — spawn a hosted agent.
Creative Tim hosts Claude-Code-compatible harnesses (OpenClaw, Hermes), preconfigured with connectors.
FAQ
Is the VS Code extension different from the CLI?
Same agent, different surface. The extension is editor-integrated; the CLI is terminal-first.
Does it work in other editors?
Yes — JetBrains IDEs are supported too, and the CLI works anywhere.