Apr 27
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Claude Code just got a brand new desktop app that gives you the full experience without ever touching a terminal. In this video, I'll walk you through downloading the app, setting it up, and building a working tool from scratch, all in just a few clicks. If you've been curious about Claude Code but felt like the terminal was a bit too intimidating, this is the video for you. We'll cover what Claude Code actually is, how to install the new desktop app, how to choose the right model and permission settings, and how to point it at a folder on your computer. Then we'll build a simple random name picker together, prompt by prompt, so you can see exactly how the app proposes changes and how you approve them. By the end, you'll have a finished tool that lives on your computer and runs in your browser, plus a handful of shortcuts and tips to make your sessions smoother. No coding background, no Node.js, no Git required. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:30 What is Claude Code 1:09 What you need before you start 1:40 Downloading and installing the app 2:06 A quick tour of the desktop app 2:35 Choosing your model and effort settings 3:48 Permission modes explained 4:18 Setting up a project folder 5:03 First prompt -- building the name picker 6:30 Adding a roulette effect 7:06 Styling and final touches 8:11 Useful shortcuts and bonus features 9:44 A note on usage limits 10:03 Wrap up and what's next Claude Download: https://claude.com/download Claude Pricing: https://claude.com/pricing Prompt 1 (initial build): I want to build a simple random name picker. Please create a single HTML file called index.html that has a text area where I can paste a list of names, one per line, and a big button that says Pick a Name. When I click the button, one random name from the list should appear in large text at the top of the page. Keep the styling clean and modern with a light background. Don't use any external libraries, just plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in one file. Prompt 2 (add animation): Before the final name appears, can you make it cycle through random names from the list quickly for about two seconds, then slow down and land on the final pick? Like a roulette effect. It should feel like a real drawing. Prompt 3 (polish): Add a friendly title at the top of the page that says And the winner is. Change the color scheme to use a soft teal as the main accent color. Make the Pick a Name button a little bigger and add a subtle hover effect. Also, after a name is picked, add a small button next to it that says Pick Again. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TeachersTech?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://www.teachers.tech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacherstechlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teacherstech