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First steps
Your first session, plan mode, the shortcuts that matter, and Gemini CLI.
- 02.01 Your First Claude Code Session in 5 Minutes Run claude inside your project, give it one clear task, and check the permission mode first — auto mode may edit files without asking on paid plans. 3 min
- 02.02 How to Use Plan Mode in Claude Code (and When) Plan mode makes Claude Code research and propose before editing. Enter it with Shift+Tab or /plan, review the plan, then approve — or keep planning. 3 min
- 02.03 Claude Code Keyboard Shortcuts & Terminal Basics The keys that make Claude Code fast: @ for files, ! for shell, Esc to interrupt, Esc Esc to rewind, Shift+Tab for modes, Ctrl+B to background. 3 min
- 02.04 Getting Started with Gemini CLI Install Gemini CLI with npm, npx or Homebrew, sign in with Google for 60 requests a minute free, and run your first prompt inside a project. 3 min
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