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Claude Code

by Anthropic

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Developers who want an AI agent in the terminal, IDE (VS Code, JetBrains), Slack or web for coding tasks, from bug fixes to refactors and multi-day migrations.

Verified on October 19, 2026 · Official source

About

Coding agent that runs in the terminal, IDE and web: it reads your repo, edits files, runs commands and tests, and opens pull requests.

Why it ranks #1

The benchmark for long, autonomous tasks in large codebases; the agent that most popularized the terminal-first, delegate-the-work workflow.

Criteria used for Coding

Ability to finish real tasks in large codebases, autonomy as an agent, workflow integration (terminal, IDE, GitHub) and cost for daily use.

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • Multi-platform access: terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, web, iOS, Android, GitHub Actions and Slack
  • Runs locally in the terminal and asks permission before changing files
  • Included in all paid plans (Pro, Max, Team, Enterprise) at no extra cost

Verified on October 19, 2026 · Official source

Cons

  • Not available on the free plan; requires a Pro/Max subscription or a Console (API) account
  • Usage counts against the plan's shared limits, together with Claude usage
  • The Pro plan is described as suited for short sprints in small codebases

Verified on October 19, 2026 · Official source

FAQ

Is Claude Code available on the free plan?
No. Claude Code requires a paid subscription (Pro or Max) or a Console account; free plan users do not have access.
How do I access Claude Code with my subscription?
With Pro and Max plans you get Claude on web, desktop and apps, and Claude Code in your terminal or supported IDEs (VS Code and forks, JetBrains) in one subscription.
Does Claude Code usage count against my plan limits?
Yes. Activity in both Claude and Claude Code counts against the same shared limits, including the five-hour session and weekly limits.

Verified on October 19, 2026 · Official source

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    Claude Sonnet 4.5

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    Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4

    The Claude 4 family, launched together with Claude Code's general availability.

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    Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Claude Code

    Anthropic's first hybrid reasoning model, launched with the Claude Code research preview.

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