What is Claude Code?
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Summary
Claude Code is an agentic coding tool that runs in your terminal and works on your codebase.
- Category
- Coding agents
- MCP
- Yes
- Pricing
- Not stated in the sources on this page.
Claude Code is described in its GitHub repository as an agentic coding tool that lives in your terminal, understands your codebase, and helps with routine tasks, code explanation and git workflows through natural language commands. It sits in the coding agents category.
This hub was created with the October 8, 2026 launch of Claude Code v2.1.295, which added fail-closed hooks and Claude apps gateway controls.
Claude Code alternatives
| Tool | License | Pricing note |
|---|---|---|
Claude CodeThis pageClaude Code is an agentic coding tool that runs in your terminal and works on your codebase. | — | Not stated |
OpenCodeOpen-source coding agent from the anomalyco/opencode repository, MIT-licensed, with a terminal client and a site at opencode.ai. | MIT | The client is MIT-licensed. Model access is separate; this page does not quote a hosted plan. |
ClineApache-2.0 coding agent published as an SDK, IDE extension, or CLI assistant in the cline/cline repository. | Apache-2.0 | The repository license is Apache-2.0. Model access is separate. |
Gemini CLIOpen-source terminal AI agent that brings Gemini into the command line for coding and workflows. | Apache-2.0 | Not stated |
AiderApache-2.0 terminal pair programmer. The project describes Aider as AI pair programming in your terminal. | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 software. Model access is separate. |
Launches and updates
Claude Code 2.1.295 adds hook blocking and gateway controls
Claude CodeClaude Code v2.1.295, released October 8, 2026, adds fail-closed hooks, OSC 7501 status support and new Claude apps gateway upstream controls.
Category: Coding agents
Pricing: Not stated
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Questions
What is Claude Code?
The repository describes it as an agentic coding tool that lives in your terminal, understands your codebase, and handles routine tasks and git workflows through natural language commands.
Is Claude Code open source?
Not stated in the cited sources. The GitHub API does not report a recognized license for the repository.
Does Claude Code support MCP?
The docs overview lists connecting your tools with MCP, and the v2.1.295 release notes include MCP fixes.