Claude Code is your gateway to building real automations — no coding experience required. Here's how to get set up in under 10 minutes.

Step 1: Create your Anthropic account

Head to claude.ai and sign up for a free account. You'll need an email address and a password. Once you're in, you'll land on the Claude chat interface — but we're going further than chat.

Step 2: Install Claude Code

Open your terminal (Mac: Terminal app, Windows: Command Prompt or PowerShell). Run the install command: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code. If you don't have Node.js installed, grab it from nodejs.org first — it takes 2 minutes.

Step 3: Authenticate

Run claude in your terminal. It will open a browser window asking you to log in with your Anthropic account. Approve the connection and you're authenticated. That's it.

Step 4: Run your first command

Navigate to any folder and type: claude "create a simple to-do app". Watch as Claude builds the entire thing — files, logic, and all. Your first automation is live.

Step 5: Join Replace Yourself

Now that you have Claude Code running, you're ready to start building real tools. Join our community and follow the guided tracks to build automations that actually replace your repetitive work.

What you'll need

A computer (Mac, Windows, or Linux), an internet connection, and 10 minutes. That's it. No prior coding knowledge. No special software. Just curiosity and a willingness to let AI do the heavy lifting.