> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://na-36-changelog-go-livepeer-2026-05-18.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Claude Code setup

Claude Code is Anthropic's official CLI tool. This guide shows how to configure it with the approved repo governance layout for Livepeer Docs.

## Canonical Repo Governance

* Repo-wide baseline: `AGENTS.md`
* Native Claude adapter: `.claude/CLAUDE.md`
* Canonical governance docs:
  * `docs-guide/policies/agent-governance-framework.mdx`
  * `docs-guide/policies/root-allowlist-governance.mdx`

Keep the Claude adapter minimal. Shared repo policy belongs in `AGENTS.md`, not duplicated in the Claude-specific file.

## Prerequisites

* Active Claude subscription (Pro, Max, or API access)

## Setup

1. Install Claude Code globally:

```bash icon="terminal" theme={null}
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
```

2. Navigate to your docs directory.
3. Create the Claude adapter directory:

```bash icon="terminal" theme={null}
mkdir -p .claude
```

4. Add `.claude/CLAUDE.md`.
5. Run `claude` to start.

## Adapter Content Guidelines

* Read `AGENTS.md` first for repo-wide rules.
* Use `.claude/CLAUDE.md` only for Claude-specific workflow notes or memory hints.
* Link back to the canonical governance docs instead of restating the full repo contract.
* For this repo's canonical layout, prefer `.claude/CLAUDE.md` over a root `CLAUDE.md`.

## Minimal Starter

Create `.claude/CLAUDE.md` with a minimal adapter, for example:

```markdown theme={null}
# Claude Code adapter

Read `AGENTS.md` first for repo-wide rules.

This file is reserved for Claude-specific adapter notes only.

Canonical governance:
- `docs-guide/policies/agent-governance-framework.mdx`
- `docs-guide/policies/root-allowlist-governance.mdx`
```