Claude Code setup guide: 5 steps to start without coding
Claude Code is an AI tool marketed as usable by non-coders, but setup instructions are sparse. The author breaks it into five steps, emphasizing that a paid Pro plan ($20/month, plus 10% tax in Japan) is required—free users cannot access it. The first step is creating a claude.ai account, followed by downloading the desktop app and opening the Code tab without needing terminal access.
Key points
- Claude Code requires a **Pro plan ($20/month)**—free users cannot access it
- Setup in 5 steps: account, desktop app, trusted service connections, optional dev tools, and **CLAUDE.md** file
- Draft **CLAUDE.md** with Claude using a starter prompt to define workflows
The third step advises connecting only trusted services via connectors, warning against over-sharing. Node.js, Python, and Git are optional unless users plan to run code. The final step involves creating a CLAUDE.md file to define workflows and rules, which Claude reads automatically. The author suggests drafting this file with Claude’s help using a prompt like “Please interview me to create a CLAUDE.md file.” The guide skips advanced steps initially, recommending users start with steps 1, 2, and 5.
The article is part of a broader guide, “How to Choose an AI Without Getting Lost,” available via the author’s LINE account. Prices and features may change, the author notes.
You can use it even if you can't write code. Claude Code initial setup in 5 steps
note.com · 30 October 2026
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