Install the Claude Code extension in VS Code
Sign in to your Anthropic account
Open the project folder in VS Code
Open the Claude Code panel or command palette
Start a new chat or coding session
Ask Claude to generate, edit, or review code
Use prompts to describe the task clearly
Review suggested changes before applying them
Accept, modify, or reject edits as needed
Run and test the code in VS Code
Repeat with follow-up prompts for refinements