Claude Code
AI-Assisted Development
Learn to use Claude Code for AI-assisted development in Piglet Run.
Prerequisites
You need an Anthropic API key. Set it up:
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="your-api-key"
Getting Started
1. Launch Claude Code
In VS Code terminal:
claude
2. Give Instructions
Ask Claude to help with your project:
> Create a FastAPI app with PostgreSQL integration
3. Review and Accept
Claude will:
- Analyze your request
- Generate code
- Explain the changes
- Wait for your approval
Best Practices
| Practice | Reason |
|---|---|
| Create snapshots | Roll back if needed |
| Review changes | Verify before accepting |
| Be specific | Better results |
| Iterate | Refine step by step |
Safety
Piglet Run makes AI coding safer:
- Snapshots: Restore any time
- Monitoring: Track AI activity
- Isolation: Sandboxed environment
Monitoring
View Claude Code activity at:
http://<ip>/ui/d/claude-code
Next Steps
- Explore Database
- Build an Application