Prerequisites

Pandev requires the Claude Code CLI to be installed and authenticated on your system. The CLI is the engine that powers all AI interactions.

System Requirements

• macOS 13.0+
• Windows 10 1809+ or Windows Server 2019+
• Linux Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 10+, or Alpine Linux 3.19+
• Hardware 4 GB+ RAM
• Network Internet connection required

Install Claude Code CLI

The native installer is the recommended method. It downloads a standalone binary, adds it to your PATH, and configures automatic background updates. No Node.js required.

macOS / Linux / WSL:

curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash

Windows PowerShell:

irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex

Alternative methods:

# Homebrew (does not auto-update)
brew install --cask claude-code

# WinGet (does not auto-update)
winget install Anthropic.ClaudeCode

After installation, verify it works:

claude --version

You can also run claude doctor to check your installation type and version.

For full details, see the official Claude Code setup guide.

Authenticate Claude Code

Before using Pandev, you need to authenticate the Claude Code CLI. Run claude once in your terminal and follow the login prompts.

With a Claude subscription (recommended):

Log in with your Claude Pro or Max account. This gives you a unified subscription for both Claude Code and Claude on the web — no API keys or usage tracking needed.

With a Console account:

Connect through the Anthropic Console and complete the OAuth process. Requires active billing. A dedicated "Claude Code" workspace is automatically created for usage tracking.

For teams:

Claude for Teams or Claude for Enterprise provides centralized billing and team management. Team members log in with their Claude.ai accounts.

Install Pandev

Download the latest release for your platform:

• macOS — .dmg installer
• Windows — .exe installer (coming soon)
• Linux — .AppImage (coming soon)

First Launch

When you first open Pandev, it will:

1. Detect the Claude CLI — Pandev automatically finds the claude binary on your system. You'll see a green checkmark in Settings > General > Claude CLI if it's detected correctly.
2. Show the Welcome Screen — An empty dashboard with two options: open a folder or clone from GitHub.

CLI Compatibility

If Pandev detects an incompatible CLI version, a compatibility dialog will appear with instructions to upgrade. Pandev requires a minimum CLI version to function properly.

You can also set a custom CLI binary path in Settings > General > Claude CLI > Custom binary path if the auto-detection doesn't find your installation.

Verify Setup

Open Settings (Cmd+, on Mac, Ctrl+, on Windows/Linux) and check:

• General > Claude CLI — Shows the detected version and binary path with a green checkmark
• General > Claude SDK — Shows the SDK package version (used for Chat mode)

If both show green indicators, you're ready to add your first project.