Claude Code setup

Configure Claude Code for your documentation workflow

Set up Claude Code to help you write and maintain your Mintlify documentation.

Prerequisites

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

Setup

  1. Install Claude Code

    Terminal window
    npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

  2. Install Mintlify skills

    In your docs directory, run:

    Terminal window
    npx skills add https://mintlify.com/docs

    This gives Claude Code Mintlify’s component reference, writing standards, and workflow guidance.

  3. Customize AGENTS.md

    Edit AGENTS.md in your project root to add project-specific terminology, style preferences, and content boundaries.

  4. Launch Claude Code

    Terminal window
    claude