Claude AI Download: Get Claude on Every Platform (2026)

Download Claude AI on Every Platform

Claude AI is available on virtually every device. Here’s how to get it everywhere.

Web (No Download Needed)

The fastest way to use Claude — no installation required:

• Visit claude.ai
• Works on any browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Full feature access
• Works on Chromebooks and tablets

Desktop Apps

Mac

• Download from claude.ai/download
• Requires macOS 13.0+
• Native Apple Silicon support

Windows

• Download from claude.ai/download
• Requires Windows 10+

Linux

• Use the web app at claude.ai
• Or install Claude Code (terminal-based):

curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash

Mobile Apps

iPhone / iPad (iOS)

• Download from the App Store
• Requires iOS 16+
• Free with optional Pro subscription

Android

• Download from the Google Play Store
• Free with optional Pro subscription

Claude Code (Developer Tool)

Claude Code is a terminal-based coding agent. Install it separately:

macOS & Linux

curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash

Windows

irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex

Homebrew (macOS)

brew install --cask claude-code

WinGet (Windows)

winget install Anthropic.ClaudeCode

Full Claude Code installation guide →

IDE Extensions

VS Code

Claude Code integrates with VS Code. After installing Claude Code, it’s available in the editor.

JetBrains IDEs

Works with IntelliJ, WebStorm, PyCharm, and other JetBrains IDEs.

API Access

For developers building apps with Claude:

pip install anthropic

Or:

npm install @anthropic-ai/sdk

Claude API guide →

Quick Start After Download

1. Open Claude (web, desktop, or mobile)
2. Create a free account or sign in
3. Start chatting
4. For coding, install Claude Code

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