This repository gives you access to the full source code for Claude Code. Use the release page to visit this page to download the version you need for Windows.
If you want a simple setup path, follow the steps below in order. They are made for users who want to download and run the app on a Windows PC.
Open the release page here:
On that page, look for the latest release. Download the Windows file that matches your PC. In most cases, that will be a file with .exe in the name or a Windows zip file.
If you see more than one file, choose the one marked for Windows. Save the file to your Downloads folder or another place you can find easily.
Use a Windows PC with these basics:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- 4 GB RAM or more
- 500 MB free disk space
- Internet access for downloading the release
- A standard mouse and keyboard
For smooth use, a newer PC with 8 GB RAM is a better choice.
This repository is for the full source code of Claude Code. The release package may include:
- The main Windows app
- Support files needed to run the app
- Settings files
- Example data
- A version file that shows the build number
Follow these steps after you download the release file:
- Open your Downloads folder.
- Find the file you downloaded from the release page.
- If the file is a
.zip, right-click it and choose Extract All. - Open the extracted folder.
- If you see an
.exefile, double-click it to start the app. - If Windows asks for permission, select Yes or Run.
- Wait for the app to open.
If the release gives you an installer file, double-click the installer and follow the prompts on screen. Keep the default options unless you have a reason to change them.
When the app opens for the first time, you may see a few setup screens. Use these simple steps:
- Pick your preferred language if asked
- Choose a folder for files if the app requests one
- Allow the app to finish loading its first setup
- Sign in if the app asks for an account
- Keep the default settings if you are not sure what to change
If the app creates a desktop shortcut, you can use that next time instead of opening the folder again.
After setup, start the app from the desktop shortcut or from the folder where you installed it.
Common actions may include:
- Opening the main screen
- Loading source code files
- Viewing project details
- Changing basic settings
- Saving your work
If the app has menus or tabs, use them to move between sections. Look for labels such as Home, Files, Settings, or Help.
When a new version is ready:
- Go back to the release page.
- Download the newest Windows file.
- Close the app if it is open.
- Replace the old version if the release notes say to do so.
- Open the new file or installer.
If you use a zip file, it can help to keep the old folder until you confirm the new version works.
If you want to remove the app:
- If you used an installer, open Settings > Apps > Installed apps and remove it there
- If you used a zip file, delete the extracted folder
- Remove any shortcut from the desktop if you do not need it
Check that the download finished. Try downloading it again from the release page.
Select the option that lets you run the file if you trust the source and want to continue.
Try these steps:
- Right-click the file and choose Run as administrator
- Make sure the file is fully extracted if it came as a zip
- Check that your Windows version meets the system needs
- Restart your PC and try again
Open File Explorer and look in the Downloads folder. Sort by date so the newest file appears first.
A typical release may include:
app.exe— the main Windows programconfigfolder — app settingsdatafolder — saved contentREADMEorrelease notes— version detailssupport files— files the app needs to run
Keep all files in the same folder unless the release instructions say something else.
On the release page, check for:
- The newest version at the top
- Windows files with clear names
- Release notes that explain changes
- Asset names that mention
.exe,.zip, orWindows
If the page has more than one download, pick the one that matches your computer and file type preference.