How To Run Claude Code on Windows using PowerShell | Step by Step Guide for 2026!

Running Claude Code on Windows with PowerShell looks simple at first, but there’s one setup detail that can quietly affect how well the whole experience works. In this 2026 step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to run Claude Code on Windows using PowerShell, what the official install path looks like, and why some people get it running but still miss the smoother setup. Anthropic’s quickstart lists a native Windows PowerShell install command, and its setup docs note that Claude Code can run PowerShell natively on Windows as an opt-in preview.

This walkthrough focuses on getting Claude Code working properly in a Windows PowerShell workflow without overcomplicating things. You’ll see where PowerShell fits into the setup, what to check if commands behave strangely, and why some users run into version confusion after installation. Anthropic’s troubleshooting docs specifically warn that multiple Claude Code installations on Windows can cause version mismatches or unexpected behavior.

There’s also a small but important distinction between simply installing Claude Code and configuring it to work the way you expect inside PowerShell. Anthropic’s settings docs say interactive ! commands can be routed through PowerShell on Windows, but that requires enabling the PowerShell tool and setting the default shell accordingly.

By the end, you’ll know how to get Claude Code running on Windows through PowerShell and avoid the common setup issue that makes the workflow feel more confusing than it needs to be.

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