Set up Claude Code from scratch (for non-developers)

In this tutorial, I'll walk you through installing Claude Code and building an AI-powered workspace from scratch. You'll see the entire process end to end, from the first install command to a fully working Obsidian vault with Claude Code as your personal assistant. What you'll learn: - Install Claude Code on your computer (takes about 2 minutes) - Create a workspace folder and let Claude build out a folder structure based on your actual work - Initialize CLAUDE.md — the project roadmap that makes Claude smarter over time - Connect everything to Obsidian for a polished reading and editing experience - Set up backups to keep your work safe Best for: Knowledge workers, writers, or anyone who wants an AI assistant that lives inside their workspace instead of in a chat window. Step-by-step written guide: https://louiselo.substack.com/p/how-to-install-claude-code-from-scratch AI tutor prompt (for personalized setup help): https://louiselo.substack.com/p/ai-tutor-email-assistant-with-copilot ## Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:07 High level overview 2:07 Install Claude Code 4:02 Create your workspace 5:35 The folder structure 9:17 Initialize CLAUDE.md 10:42 Set up Obsidian 12:21 Working with Obsidian 14:18 Backups 15:57 It's ready!