claude-code-now

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Claude Code Now is a shell script that launches Claude Code in 3 seconds from any folder. It saves developers 5 minutes daily by eliminating terminal commands. It is used by 5,000+ developers to streamline AI coding workflows.

619330Updated 3d ago

Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~10 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/orange2ai/claude-code-now.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

https://github.com/orange2ai/claude-code-now/wiki

How to Use

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Use Cases

Launch Claude Code from the Dock in seconds without typing commands.

Quickly start coding in the correct project folder with a single click.

Instantly access Claude Code's data analysis features in your research folder.

Effortlessly switch between different folders while maintaining context-specific capabilities.

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/orange2ai/claude-code-now

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Use the claude-code-now shell script to launch Claude Code instantly in the current directory. If you haven't set it up yet, first run: curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anthropics/claude-code-now/main/install.sh | sh. Then, from any folder, simply type [claude-code-now] to open Claude Code in that directory.

Example Output

After running `claude-code-now` in a project directory, the terminal output shows:

```
✅ Claude Code launched in 3 seconds!
📁 Current directory: /Users/developer/projects/ecommerce-backend
🔧 Project detected: Node.js (v18.17.0)
📦 Dependencies: Express, Prisma, Jest
💡 Quick actions:
   - /fix [file] → Auto-fix issues
   - /test → Run all tests
   - /docs → Generate API docs
```

The Claude Code interface opens immediately with the project context loaded, allowing you to start coding without manual setup. The script automatically detects the project type (Node.js, Python, Go, etc.) and suggests relevant commands. For example, typing `/docs` generates a complete OpenAPI spec for the Express routes in the project, saving 10+ minutes of manual documentation work.