Getting Started

Get ClaudeShip running on your local machine in minutes.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have:

• Node.js >= 20
• pnpm >= 9
• Claude Code CLI - Install from claude.ai/code 

Check Requirements

npx claudeship doctor

Installation

Option 1: npx (Recommended)

No installation needed - just run:

npx claudeship

Option 2: Global Install

npm install -g claudeship
claudeship start

Option 3: From Source

git clone https://github.com/nicered/claudeship.git
cd claudeship
pnpm install
pnpm dev

Your First Project

1. Open http://localhost:13000 
2. Create a new project
3. Start chatting with AI

"Create a todo app with dark mode"

Watch as AI generates code, installs dependencies, and runs your app automatically!

CLI Options

claudeship              # Start ClaudeShip
claudeship doctor       # Check system requirements
claudeship -p 3000      # Custom web port
claudeship -s 4000      # Custom API port

What’s Next?

• Explore Features
• Learn about AI Chat
• Try Example Prompts