Overview
Claude Code is a development agent: rather than suggesting lines of code, it takes on a whole task. Ask it to “fix the checkout form bug” or “migrate this project to the new framework version” and it explores the code, proposes a plan, edits the files, runs the tests and shows you the result.
- Everywhere: terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, desktop app, web, iOS, Android, GitHub and Slack.
- Controlled permissions: you decide what it can read, edit or run.
- Long tasks over hours or days, which you can follow and review remotely.
- Extensible: MCP servers, skills, hooks and sub-agents.
Pros
- Understands a whole codebase, not just the open file.
- Autonomy on multi-step tasks (bugs, tests, refactoring, docs).
- Available everywhere, including mobile to follow ongoing work.
- Included in Claude Pro.
Cons
- Usage limits push heavy users to Max.
- You need to be able to review and validate code: it isn’t a no-code tool.
- An agent that runs commands needs guardrails (permissions, test environment).
Studio Elias’s recommendation
We use Claude Code every day for the scripts and integrations around our Webflow sites: GSAP animations, API connections, CMS automations, technical audits. On a brand website, it speeds up custom development without replacing a developer’s eye on quality, performance and accessibility. For occasional use, the Pro plan is plenty.
FAQ
How much does Claude Code cost?
Claude Code is included in Claude Pro ($17 a month billed yearly, $20 monthly). Max ($100) and Ultra ($200) multiply the usage limits.
How do I install Claude Code?
Download the desktop app (macOS, Windows, Linux) or install the command-line tool by following the official docs, then sign in with your Claude account.
Claude Code or Codex?
Both are leading coding agents; Claude Code stands out for its presence in the terminal, IDEs and Slack, and its ecosystem of skills and MCP servers.
