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Installation

Install Node.js, Claude Code, and activate Hawiyat.

# Installing Node.js

Node.js 18+ is required for Claude Code. Choose your platform:

bash
winget install OpenJS.NodeJS
bash
brew install node
bash
sudo apt install nodejs npm

Verify installation: node --version

⚠ PowerShell Execution Policy

On Windows, you may get a security error when running scripts. Fix it by running PowerShell as Administrator and executing:

Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser
# Installing Claude Code

Install Claude Code globally via npm:

bash
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Verify the installation:

bash
claude --version
# Activating Hawiyat

Activate your Hawiyat subscription with your unique token:

bash
npx @hawiyat-team/hawiyat-claude install --token sk-xxxx

Replace sk-xxxx with the token from your receipt or Hawiyat dashboard.

Claude Code with Hawiyat Composer active

You should see the Hawiyat Composer indicator in your Claude Code terminal.

# Installing VS Code Extension

Install the Claude Code extension for VS Code to get a native editor experience:

bash
code --install-extension anthropic.claude-code

Alternatively, install from the VS Code marketplace:

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
  3. Search for Claude Code
  4. Click Install
Pro tip: After installing, open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P) and run Claude Code: Start Session to begin.
Pro tip: Run claude --help to see all available commands.
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