Adding some buzzwords to a dev environment. This will probably use the API and not a Claude subscription, which is billed separately.
Pre-requisite: VSCodium , Recommended : Hosting: Git repository
Install Debian's nodejs:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install nodejs npm
Update npm:
npm install -g npm@11.17.0
Install Claude Code:
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
Open VSCodium and connect to the remote system.
Go to VSCodium Extensions, search for @popular claude
Click "Install" for "Claude Code for VS Code". Trust Publisher and Install.
Confirm if there is an API key:
echo $ANTHROPIC_API_KEY
If you want to use a subscription, this should NOT be set.
Connect to claude in the VSCodium terminal, increasing terminal height if necessary:
claude
Use arrow keys to select each option and press Enter.
Assuming "Claude account with subscription" here.
When prompted, ctrl-click on the https link and choose "Open".
Note that files can be uploaded to Anthropic on regular plans! Do you trust the large company that wishes to control all thought? Click "Authorize".
Copy the code and paste into the VSCodium terminal to complete authorization. It should say "Login successful.
Press Enter to continue..." , twice.
Press Enter to confirm the "Shift+Enter for newlines" option.
Press Enter to confirm "Yes, I trust this folder".