---
title: "Claude Code setup"
description: "Configure Claude Code for your documentation workflow"
icon: "asterisk"
---

Set up Claude Code to help you write and maintain your Mintlify documentation.

## Prerequisites

- Active Claude subscription (Pro, Max, or API access)

## Setup

<Steps>
<Step title="Install Claude Code">
  ```bash
  npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
  ```
</Step>

<Step title="Install the Mintlify skill">
  In your docs directory, run:

  ```bash
  npx skills add https://mintlify.com/docs
  ```

  This gives Claude Code Mintlify's component reference, writing standards,
  and workflow guidance.
</Step>

<Step title="Customize project instructions">
  Edit `AGENTS.md` in your project root to add project-specific terminology,
  style preferences, and content boundaries.
</Step>

<Step title="Start writing with Claude Code">
  ```bash
  claude
  ```
</Step>
</Steps>