Claude Code Resources and Tools

Use this page as a focused index for Claude Code learning, setup, tooling, and troubleshooting. It keeps the most useful official sources and ClaudeCode101 guides in one place, without mixing unrelated AI tools into the main workflow.

Start Here

• Claude Code FAQ - Short answers for installation, pricing, limits, MCP, Plan Mode, and CLAUDE.md.
• Claude Code pricing and usage - Official pricing signals, subscription vs API usage, and cost-control workflow.
• Claude Code Mechanics - Deep dives for CLAUDE.md, Plan Mode, commands, hooks, subagents, ultracode, dynamic workflows, and context.
• MCP directory - Practical MCP tool pages and security checks.
• Troubleshooting - Fix install, PATH, login, permission, and MCP connection issues.
• Complete tutorial center - Step-by-step practical guides.
• Installation and setup - Install Claude Code and start the first project session.
• Basic usage - Learn the core command-line workflow.
• Latest version and changelog - Check current version and update commands.

Official Sources

• Claude Code documentation
• Claude Code troubleshooting
• Claude Code best practices
• Anthropic API documentation
• Claude plans and pricing
• Claude Code npm package

High-Intent Questions

• How do I install Claude Code?
• Claude update vs npm install: which should I use?
• How do I install Claude Code on Windows?
• Why does claude say command not found?
• Claude Code pricing and usage guide
• How much is Claude Code?
• What are Claude Code usage limits?
• Where is the Claude Code API documentation?
• Claude Code memory official docs for CLAUDE.md
• Claude Code custom command arguments
• Claude Code Ultrathink vs Ultracode
• What is Claude Code ultracode?
• Why is Opus 4.8 slow or expensive in Claude Code?

Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting hub
• Claude command not found
• Windows PATH setup
• Login or authentication error
• Permission errors
• MCP server not connecting

Core Mechanics

• CLAUDE.md - Project context, commands, standards, and delivery rules.
• Claude Code memory official docs - Choose between CLAUDE.md, CLAUDE.local.md, .claude/rules/, and skills.
• Plan Mode - Review the implementation plan before editing.
• Headless Mode - Run repeatable prompts in automation and CI.
• Sessions - Resume, rename, compact, and branch Claude Code work safely.
• Statusline - Show model, branch, context, cost, and limit signals in the terminal.
• Remote Control - Steer a local Claude Code session from another device.
• Slash commands - Turn repeated prompts into reusable slash commands.
• Custom command arguments - Decide when slash command text is enough and when a skill is better.
• Hooks - Add workflow automation and guardrails.
• Subagents - Use focused agents for repeated specialist roles.
• Dynamic Workflows - Use background orchestration for large audits, migrations, and cross-checked research.
• Ultracode - Use xhigh plus workflow choice for serious scoped sessions.
• Context management - Reduce noisy context and wasted usage.

MCP and Tooling

• MCP directory
• GitHub MCP
• Context7 MCP
• Playwright MCP
• MCP security checklist
• MCP server tutorial
• Tools allowlist
• VS Code account check
• GitHub CLI integration
• Bash tools

Workflow Guides

• Explore, plan, code
• Plan Mode workflow
• Test-driven development
• Visual iteration
• Git management
• Codebase Q&A

Advanced Usage

• Ultrathink Mode
• Ultrathink vs Ultracode
• Headless Mode guide
• Multi-Claude workflows
• Architecture analysis
• Code quality

Suggested Reading Path

1. Install Claude Code and run a small project session.
2. Add a focused CLAUDE.md.
3. Configure tool permissions and GitHub CLI.
4. Learn Plan Mode before large edits.
5. Add MCP servers only when they support a real workflow.
6. Learn dynamic workflows and ultracode only after you can scope tasks clearly.
7. Use context management and headless mode after the basics are stable.