Foundation
1
Install Claude Code
Official quickstart. Pin a stable version if needed.
2
Set up Git
Back up important files. Every project should have version control before you start delegating.
3
Write your first CLAUDE.md
15 minutes. Tech stack, build commands, top 3 conventions. Full guide →
Configure your environment
1
Set up terminal aliases
c for claude, or alias c='claude --dangerously-skip-permissions' for YOLO mode.2
Configure status line
/statusline to show context usage and branch.3
Build your skills stack
Browse skills.sh and
npx skills search <keyword>. Skills stack →4
Set up hooks
Auto-lint, block
.env commits. Hooks playbook →5
Wire up MCP
GitHub MCP at minimum. MCP wiring →
6
Set up your personal workspace
Scaffold a plugin for your own skills. Make it yours →
Start working
1
Try voice input
Run
/voice, then hold Space to dictate. Voice dictation docs →2
Run your first plan-then-execute cycle
Enter
/plan, define the task, review the plan, execute. Workflow patterns →3
Try 2 parallel sessions
Open two terminal tabs, run Claude in each. Parallel execution →
4
Read common pitfalls
Skim before your first real task. Common pitfalls →