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Overview

Claude Code is Anthropic’s coding agent. When configured in Zenflow, it runs inside isolated Git worktrees and benefits from Zencoder’s context engine, multi-repo search, and Zen Rules.

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Setup

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Prerequisites

You need one of:
  • Anthropic API key: Bring your own key (BYOK)
  • Claude Pro/Max subscription: Use your existing Anthropic account

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Installation

1

Install Claude Code

Install the Claude Code agent on your machine. See Anthropic’s documentation for installation instructions.
2

Authenticate

Follow Anthropic’s authentication flow to connect your account or API key.
3

Select in Zenflow

In Zenflow, go to Settings → Saved presets and select Claude Code as the agent for your tasks.

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When to Use Claude Code

  • Complex debugging: Multi-step problem solving that requires reasoning through code paths
  • Code review: Thorough, context-aware feedback on diffs
  • Architecture decisions: System design trade-offs
  • Refactoring: Safe transformations across large codebases

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Configurations

  • Model – Override the Claude model ID to use a specific variant.
  • Dangerously Skip Permissions – When enabled, Claude runs commands without explicit approval. Useful for trusted repos; disable for production workloads.

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Pricing

OptionHow It Works
BYOK (API Key)Pay Anthropic directly for usage
Claude Pro/MaxUse your existing subscription

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Next Steps

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