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Claude Code Guide — Install, Env, Troubleshoot

zebbern/claude-code-guide is a practical Claude Code install/config guide; verified 4,119★ with installer commands, Docker fallback, and key env vars.

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zebbern/claude-code-guide is a practical Claude Code install/config guide; verified 4,119★ with installer commands, Docker fallback, and key env vars.

Best for: Developers setting up Claude Code across macOS/Linux/Windows and tuning runtime/tool timeouts

Works with: Claude Code CLI, Node.js (for npm install path), Docker fallback, and IDE extensions (VS Code/Cursor)

Setup time: 8-20 minutes

Key facts (verified)

  • GitHub: 4119 stars · 407 forks · pushed 2026-05-14.
  • License: MIT · owner avatar + repo URL verified via GitHub API.
  • README-backed entrypoint: curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash.

Main

  • Prefer the native installer for fewer Node.js edge cases; README keeps npm as an alternative path.

  • Use env vars as stability knobs: README lists default/max timeouts and output length caps for long-running shell tools.

  • If you’re containerizing, use the Docker fallback to standardize runtime + workspace mounts across machines.

Source-backed notes

  • README includes native installer commands (install.sh, install.ps1, install.cmd) and an npm alternative path for Node-based installs.
  • README lists env vars such as BASH_DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_MS, BASH_MAX_TIMEOUT_MS, and BASH_MAX_OUTPUT_LENGTH for tool execution behavior.
  • README suggests installing the Claude Code IDE extension (VS Code/Cursor) and includes a Docker fallback example to run claude in a container.

FAQ

  • Do I need Node.js?: Only for npm-based install; README notes the native installer bundles its own runtime.
  • Why do long commands time out?: Tune the timeout env vars listed in README (default/max timeouts and output caps).
  • Can I run Claude Code in Docker?: Yes — README includes a Docker fallback command that mounts your workspace and runs claude.
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Source: https://github.com/zebbern/claude-code-guide > License: MIT > GitHub stars: 4119 · forks: 407

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