How To Guides

Learn how to get the most out of Claude Code with step-by-step tutorials

Difficulty:Allbeginnerintermediateadvanced

Topic:AllCLAUDE.mdadvancedautomationbackground-tasksbeginnercontextcustomizationeventsextensionsgetting-startedhooksinstallationintegrationmcpmemoryplanningpluginsproductivityscriptsserverssetupskillsslash-commandsthinkingtools

Getting Started with Claude Code

A comprehensive guide to installing and configuring Claude Code for your development workflow

beginner

10 min

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Using CLAUDE.md for Project Memory

Learn how to use CLAUDE.md files to give Claude Code persistent context about your project

beginner

15 min

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Creating Custom Slash Commands

Build your own slash commands to create reusable workflows in Claude Code

beginner

20 min

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Setting Up MCP Servers

Connect Claude Code to external tools and services using the Model Context Protocol

intermediate

30 min

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Automating with Hooks

Set up hooks to run scripts before and after Claude Code tool executions

intermediate

25 min

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Building Custom Skills

Create powerful auto-invoked capabilities that Claude can use proactively

advanced

45 min

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Installing and Using Plugins

Extend Claude Code with official and community plugins for enhanced functionality

beginner

15 min

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Advanced Claude Code Features

Master planning mode, extended thinking, background tasks, and other power-user features

advanced

40 min

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