Explore Claude Code

Explore Claude Code is a free, interactive web app that teaches you how Anthropic's Claude Code works by letting you explore a simulated project repository. Instead of reading dry documentation or guessing how configuration files fit together, you get a real-looking file tree in the left sidebar and a mock terminal on the right. Every folder and file — from .claude/ settings and CLAUDE.md to agents, hooks, MCP servers, and bundled skills — is a clickable lesson. Open any file to see what it does, how to set it up, and annotated code snippets you can copy straight into your own projects. The simulated terminal even responds to built-in slash commands like /help, /init, /doctor, and /diff, so you can see the output without needing an actual Claude Code installation or API key.

What makes Explore Claude Code stand out is its clarity and hands-on approach. Instead of abstract explanations, you get concrete examples: a CLAUDE.md file with real Markdown directives, a rules section showing how Claude automatically applies context-aware conventions, and step-by-step guides for connecting external tools via MCP servers. The page also covers advanced concepts like creating custom slash commands (though marked deprecated), defining skills that Claude loads autonomously, and packaging everything into shareable plugins. The terminal panel displays a live session with version info and model details, reinforcing the sense of working inside a real Claude Code environment.

Who is this for? Primarily developers who want to understand Claude Code without going through a lengthy setup process. It’s perfect for evaluating whether Claude Code fits your workflow, training new team members on AI-assisted coding, or simply satisfying your curiosity about how these tools structure their projects. If you're already using Claude Code, the examples here can help you refine your own configuration. And because the entire site is open-source on GitHub, you can even suggest improvements. It’s ...