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Setup

  • Get Your Anthropic API Key
  • Install Node.js
  • Install Claude Code

Figma ↔ Code

  • Set Up Figma MCP
  • Turn Figma Frames into Code
  • Using Figma Links in Prompts
  • Figma to Code Best Practices
  • Bring Code Back to Figma

Prototype

  • Start Your First Claude Code Session
  • Create Your Project Folder
  • Generate Your First Prototype
  • See Your Prototype Live
  • Get Back to Editing

GitHub

  • Create a GitHub Account
  • Create a Repository on GitHub
  • Connect Your Local Project to GitHub
  • Save Your Changes Going Forward
  • Share Your Work & Use Claude's /save Command

Best Practices

  • How to Describe Your Design to Claude Code
  • Testing Your Prototype
  • Iterating Based on Feedback
  • Handing Off Work to Developers
  • Troubleshooting Common Issues
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SetupLesson 3 of 23

Install Claude Code

2 min readClaude Code for DesignersUpdated Feb 18, 2026

Now that Node.js is in place, getting Claude Code is a single command. By the end of this lesson the CLI will be installed, verified, and waiting for your first prompt.

Open Terminal/Command Prompt

1

On Mac

Press Command + Space, type "Terminal", and hit Enter

2

On Windows

Click Windows logo, type "Command Prompt", and hit Enter

Install Claude Code

Copy and paste this command, then press Enter:

Terminal
npm install -g claude-code

This takes 1-2 minutes. You'll see lots of text in the terminal—that's completely normal and means it's working!

Verify Installation

Run this command to confirm Claude Code is installed:

Terminal
claude --version

You should see a version number. If you do, you're ready to move on!

Setup Complete!

  • An Anthropic account with an API key
  • Node.js installed on your computer
  • Claude Code installed and verified

You're ready to start building! Let's move on to creating your first prototype.

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  • Open Terminal/Command Prompt
  • Install Claude Code
  • Verify Installation

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