IDE Integration
Claude Code integrates with popular IDEs, providing a graphical interface and convenient workflow enhancements.
Supported IDEs
Selection Guide
| IDE | Features | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| VS Code | Official extension, most complete | Daily development |
| JetBrains | IntelliJ IDEA, WebStorm, etc. | Java/Kotlin/Frontend |
| Chrome | DevTools integration | Frontend debugging |
IDE vs CLI
- IDE extensions provide graphical UI, CLI provides command-line interface
- Both share conversation history and configuration
- Some advanced features (like MCP config) require CLI
- Run
claudein IDE’s integrated terminal for CLI access