# Claude Engineer — Interactive AI Dev CLI

> Interactive CLI powered by Claude for software development. Self-generating tools, file operations, web search, code analysis, and project management. 11K+ stars.

## Install

Copy the content below into your project:

## Quick Use

```bash
pip install claude-engineer
claude-engineer
```

Or run from source:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/Doriandarko/claude-engineer.git
cd claude-engineer
pip install -r requirements.txt
python main.py
```

Set `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY` environment variable before running.

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## Intro

Claude Engineer is an interactive CLI that leverages Claude's capabilities for software development. It can generate and manage its own tools, continuously expanding its capabilities through conversation. Features include file operations, code analysis, web search, project scaffolding, and self-improving tool creation. Available as CLI and web interface. 11,000+ GitHub stars.

**Best for**: Developers who want a Claude-powered terminal assistant for coding tasks
**Works with**: Anthropic Claude (Sonnet, Opus)

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## Key Features

### Self-Generating Tools
Claude Engineer can create its own tools during conversation. Ask it to build a tool for a specific task, and it writes, tests, and registers it for future use.

### File Operations
Create, read, edit, and manage project files. Understands project structure and can scaffold entire applications.

### Code Analysis
Analyze codebases for bugs, performance issues, security vulnerabilities, and suggest improvements.

### Web Search
Search the web for documentation, examples, and solutions. Integrates results into coding context.

### Project Management
Initialize projects, manage dependencies, create documentation, and set up CI/CD configurations.

### Web Interface
Modern web UI alternative to the CLI for a visual development experience.

### Conversation Memory
Maintains context across long development sessions for coherent multi-step workflows.

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### FAQ

**Q: What is Claude Engineer?**
A: An interactive CLI powered by Claude for software development. Self-generating tools, file operations, web search, and code analysis. 11K+ GitHub stars.

**Q: Does it require a paid API key?**
A: Yes, you need an Anthropic API key. Claude Sonnet is recommended for the best balance of speed and capability.

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## Source & Thanks

> Created by [Doriandarko](https://github.com/Doriandarko). Open source.
> [Doriandarko/claude-engineer](https://github.com/Doriandarko/claude-engineer) — 11,000+ GitHub stars

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