Claude Code and VS Code Essentials

A complete guide for setting up a modern development environment with VS Code, Claude Code, and essential tools.

Perfect for AI/ML developers, web developers, and creators who want a professional setup fast.

Quick Start

Windows (PowerShell)

irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-code-essentials-vs-code/main/scripts/setup.ps1 | iex

macOS / Linux (Bash)

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-code-essentials-vs-code/main/scripts/setup.sh | bash

Or Clone and Run Locally

git clone https://github.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-code-essentials-vs-code.git
cd claude-code-essentials-vs-code

# Windows
.\scripts\setup.ps1

# macOS / Linux
chmod +x scripts/setup.sh && ./scripts/setup.sh

What's Included

What Gets Installed

• 26 VS Code Extensions - Python, ESLint, Prettier, Tailwind, GitLens, Claude Code Official, Copilot, and more
• Claude Code CLI - Full installation with directory structure
• Example Commands and Skills - Ready-to-use templates

Top Claude Code Resources (2026)

Workflow Systems

MCP Servers (New Syntax)

# Official HTTP servers
claude mcp add --transport http github https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/
claude mcp add --transport http notion https://mcp.notion.com/mcp

# NPX-based servers
claude mcp add playwright -- npx @playwright/mcp@latest
claude mcp add memory -- npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-memory

Community Resources

See Claude Code Resources for the complete Top 30 ranked list with install commands.

Platform-Specific Scripts

Prerequisites

Windows

• Node.js (LTS)
• VS Code
• PowerShell 5.1+ (included in Windows)

macOS

# Install Homebrew (if not installed)
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

# Install Node.js and VS Code
brew install node
brew install --cask visual-studio-code

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

# Install Node.js
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_lts.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt install -y nodejs

# Install VS Code (Debian/Ubuntu/Mint — download .deb from https://code.visualstudio.com)
sudo apt install -y ./code_*.deb
# Snap alternative (not available on Linux Mint): sudo snap install code --classic

Guides Overview

Dev Setup Guide

Complete toolchain: Node.js, Python, Git, package managers, CLI tools, containers, AI/ML packages.

VS Code Extensions

26 curated extensions including the official Claude Code extension, with one-liner install.

Claude Code Guide

Everything about Claude Code: slash commands, skills, subagents, MCP servers, plugins, hooks.

Claude Code Resources

Ready-to-use templates: slash commands, skills, agents, and CLAUDE.md project template.

Keep Everything Updated

Windows

winget upgrade --all
npm update -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

macOS

brew update && brew upgrade
npm update -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Linux

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
npm update -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

FAQ

Q: Do I need a paid Claude account? A: Yes, Claude Code requires Claude Pro, Max, Teams, or API access.

Q: Which platforms are supported? A: Windows, macOS, and Linux are all fully supported with dedicated scripts.

Q: What's the difference between Cline and Claude Code extension? A: Cline is third-party. Claude Code (anthropic.claude-code) is Anthropic's official extension.

License

MIT License - Use freely for personal and commercial projects.

Support

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Made with love for the developer community

Author

Built by Agrici Daniel - AI Workflow Architect.

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