Merge pull request #205 from emcd/main

fix: README: Encourage users to install package as a non-administrative user for the sake of system security and stability.
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Sid Bidasaria
2025-02-28 12:43:49 -08:00
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## Get started
1. Run the following command in your terminal: <br />
```sh
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
```
2. Navigate to your project directory and run <code>claude</code>
3. Complete the one-time OAuth process with your Anthropic Console account.
1. If you are new to Node.js and Node Package Manager (`npm`), then it is recommended that you configure an NPM prefix for your user.
Instructions on how to do this can be found [here](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/agents-and-tools/claude-code/overview#recommended-create-a-new-user-writable-npm-prefix).
*Important* We recommend installing this package as a non-privileged user, not as an administrative user like `root`.
Installing as a non-privileged user helps maintain your system's security and stability.
2. Install Claude Code:
```sh
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
```
3. Navigate to your project directory and run <code>claude</code>.
4. Complete the one-time OAuth process with your Anthropic Console account.
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