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Claude Code

Anthropic's terminal-native coding agent. Tops SWE-bench Verified at 87.6% and SWE-bench Pro at 64.3% in 2026. Deep MCP integration, agentic file editing, and a $20/mo Pro tier are the standout signals.

By Fredoline Eruo·Last verified May 6, 2026·30,000 GitHub stars

Overview

Anthropic's terminal-native coding agent. Tops SWE-bench Verified at 87.6% and SWE-bench Pro at 64.3% in 2026. Deep MCP integration, agentic file editing, and a $20/mo Pro tier are the standout signals.

Pros

  • #1 on SWE-bench Verified and Pro
  • Native MCP support — vast tool surface
  • Terminal-first — works in any IDE via SSH
  • $20/mo Pro is the price-performance leader

Cons

  • Closed source
  • Best results require Anthropic API quota
  • Limited offline/local-model story

Compatibility

Operating systems
macOS
Linux
Windows
GPU backends
n/a (uses cloud or local API)
LicenseClosed source · subscription ($20+/mo)

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Frequently asked

Is Claude Code free?

Claude Code has a paid tier (subscription ($20+/mo)). Check the pricing page for current terms.

What operating systems does Claude Code support?

Claude Code supports macOS, Linux, Windows.

Which GPUs work with Claude Code?

Claude Code supports n/a (uses cloud or local API). CPU-only inference is also possible but slow.

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