Claude Code is a developer-focused agent stack from Anthropic.
You will need:
- Claude API access
- Anthropic API key
- Configuration files for agents and tools
See the official setup guide at
- docs.anthropic.com 
You can optionally wrap Claude Code agents into callable workflows triggered by n8n or CrewAI.
Claude Code is a development-focused agent stack built on Anthropic's Claude models. It integrates **subagents**, **memory**, and a lightweight Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable structured multi-agent collaboration, code generation, and document workflows. Claude Code is not a standalone product or SDK, but rather an **opinionated agent pattern** used in advanced Claude-based systems like dev environments, smart chat threads, and team workflows. It is particularly well suited for creative coding, technical writing, and planning tasks that require compositional intelligence and shared context across turns.
## Key Features - Works with Claude 2 and Claude 3 models via API - Supports **subagent threads** with delegated prompts and tool scopes - Employs **structured memory** using annotated threads and YAML-like input - Can interact with external tools or services via calls embedded in its outputs - Optimized for use in **MCP-style contexts** — where plans, goals, and memory are made explicit
# Relevance to the Hitchhikers Project Claude Code fits naturally into the Hitchhikers agentic architecture: - Each agent (e.g. *Deep Thought*, *Slartibartfast*, *Scribe*) can be a **Claude Code subagent** with its own prompt, memory, and capabilities - Claude Code excels in **storytelling**, **document generation**, **UI planning**, and **structured ideation** — all key aspects of the Hitchhiker workflow - Claude’s helpfulness and planning ability makes it an ideal candidate for educational and onboarding flows, such as writing **agent plans**, **guidebooks**, and **Federated Wiki content**
# How to Use
Claude Code is best accessed via:
- Anthropic's API (via docs.anthropic.com )
- Claude Console or integrated tools like [OpenDevin], [CrewAI], or n8n agent routes
- Command-line setups using tools like `open-interpreter` or Claude via `llm` shell wrappers
# Limitations - Claude is a **cloud-based service**, not open source - Subagents and MCP are currently **usage patterns**, not formal SDKs - Rate limits and latency may vary depending on plan
# Integration Ideas
- Combine Claude Code with `CrewAI` as a delegated planner, reviewer, or scribe
- Use it in **vibe-coding workflows** to reflect on Livecode or HTML projects
- Generate structured prompts or agent "plans" as JSON or YAML in Federated Wiki
- Build **sandboxable Claude subagents** that export their thinking to ghost pages
- docs.anthropic.com
# Using Claude Code with Open Interpreter and CrewAI
Claude Code is a usage pattern for leveraging Anthropic’s Claude models in agentic workflows. While not a standalone CLI, Claude Code can be integrated into both **Open Interpreter** and **CrewAI** by configuring Claude as the model backend. This page explains how to do that for local setups.
## Using Claude Code in Open Interpreter
Open Interpreter is an open-source tool that provides a command-line interface for chatting with LLMs and running code.
To configure Open Interpreter to use Claude:
1. **Install Open Interpreter**
Follow instructions from the official repo
- github.com
2. **Set your Claude API key**
In your terminal or `.env` file:
```env
INTERPRETER_MODEL=claude-3-haiku
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-ant-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
```
You can also try `claude-3-sonnet` or `claude-3-opus` depending on your plan.
3. **Run Open Interpreter**
```bash
interpreter
```
You’ll now be speaking with Claude via the CLI. Claude Code behaviors (e.g. structured responses, tool outputs, YAML) will emerge when prompted appropriately.
## Using Claude Code in CrewAI
CrewAI is a local-first, multi-agent orchestration framework. You can integrate Claude into CrewAI as a backend for agents by using `langchain_community.llms.OpenAI` with Anthropic configuration.
### 1. Install LangChain + Anthropic SDK
In your CrewAI project environment:
```bash
uv pip install langchain_community anthropic
```
### 2. Configure Claude in `agents.py`
```python
from langchain_community.chat_models import ChatAnthropic
from crewai import Agent
llm = ChatAnthropic(
model="claude-3-sonnet-20240229",
api_key=os.environ["ANTHROPIC_API_KEY"]
)
deep_thought = Agent(
role="Strategic Planner",
goal="Design long-term agent plans",
backstory="You are Deep Thought, a strategic AI.",
llm=llm,
verbose=True,
)
```
### 3. Add your API key to `.env`
```env
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-ant-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
```
CrewAI will now delegate agent tasks to Claude, enabling Claude Code behaviors like tool-wrapping, plan generation, and memory reflection if prompted correctly.
## Recommendations for Prompts
- Use structured instructions with delimiters and explicit roles
- Include goals, constraints, tools, and memory references
- For subagent logic, use YAML or JSON plans that Claude can expand and execute
Example Claude Code-style system prompt:
```yaml
You are a code agent. When given a task, return:
- A step-by-step plan
- Any code required
- Any CLI commands required
```
## Summary
Claude Code is not a CLI or framework, but a way of using Claude for structured coding and planning. Both Open Interpreter and CrewAI can access Claude via API, and exhibit Claude Code behavior when structured prompts and agentic flows are used.
- docs.anthropic.com
- github.com
- github.com