How to Install Claude Code on Windows 11 | Full Setup Guide (2026)

One PowerShell command. One PATH fix the installer skips. Claude Code running in your Windows terminal in under five minutes. INSTALL COMMAND (copy into PowerShell) irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex WHAT'S COVERED → Why Claude Code requires Git Bash — and how to check before you run anything → The PATH warning the installer throws and how to fix it in 30 seconds → How to verify the install worked (claude --help in a fresh PowerShell window) → All three login methods: Claude.ai subscription, Anthropic Console (API key), enterprise (AWS / GCP) → Pricing: Claude Code is free to install — usage requires Claude.ai Pro ($20/mo) or Max ($100/mo) ──────────────────────────── DON'T HAVE GIT YET? INSTALL IT FIRST → How to Install Git on Windows 11 & First-Time Setup (2026): https://youtu.be/LseLVNUG-sk?si=OJ9J5LTbxqumcpk2 DEMO PROJECT USED IN THIS VIDEO → Build with AI, Host for Free — static site with dark mode, search, and contact form: https://youtu.be/XArwkWQ830I?si=zwr5o9oa7mftWca5 ──────────────────────────── TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — What the installer doesn't do for you 0:30 — Git prerequisite check 1:02 — Run the install command 1:31 — The PATH warning explained 2:01 — Fix PATH in System Properties 2:45 — Verify the install with claude --help 2:59 — Launch Claude Code on a real project 3:11 — Theme selection + login methods + pricing 4:45 — Ask your first question ──────────────────────────── Claude Code is an AI coding assistant from Anthropic that runs directly in your terminal. You can ask it questions about any file in your project and get plain-English answers on demand. #claudecode #aitools #windows11 #anthropic #aiassistant #codingtools #claudeai #aiforbeginners