Claude.dev

Claude.dev is Anthropic's new developer-focused site for people building with Claude and Claude Code. The page describes itself as a blog of engineering depth, Claude Code and API usage guides, and team member experience sharing. It is a companion to the existing docs at code.claude.com/docs; the main navigation's DOCS link jumps directly to that documentation site, so the two surfaces have different jobs. The domain is hard to confuse once you know the split: claude.dev publishes technical writing, while code.claude.com remains the API and Claude Code reference.

Key Features

Engineering articles: Long-form posts aimed at developers building with Claude, including practical build notes and lessons.
Claude Code and API guides: Tutorial-style content that complements the official docs rather than replacing them.
Team member experience: Articles from Anthropic developers who use and ship with Claude.
Easter eggs: The site advertises hidden extras, which are part of the launch narrative but not a functional core feature.
Clear docs handoff: The DOCS link in navigation points to code.claude.com/docs, so readers land on the canonical API reference instead of duplicating it.

Use Cases

Who Should Use This Tool?

Developers using Claude Code: The site adds engineering context and practical examples around daily terminal and IDE workflows.
API builders: Articles that sit above the reference docs can help you decide what to build and how to structure prompts.
Teams evaluating Claude: The site is a low-friction way to see how Anthropic's own engineers talk about real usage.

Problems It Solves

Docs are reference-heavy: A separate editorial site gives room for experience-based writing without polluting the API reference.
Hard to find Claude team perspective: The launch post surfaces first-party engineering stories in one place.
Navigation ambiguity: An explicit DOCS handoff reduces the chance you end up reading editorial content when you need the API contract.

Advantages & Unique Selling Points

Compared to Competitors: Anthropic's own voice is harder to get from third-party tutorials, and this site is directly connected to Claude Code and Claude API release cycles.

What Makes It Stand Out: Editing and reference content are cleanly separated, which keeps the blog readable and the docs stable.

Getting Started

Open claude.dev and read the launch post to understand the editorial direction.
Bookmark code.claude.com/docs for reference calls, model IDs, and API auth details.
Use the engineering articles alongside live Claude Code sessions to compare recommended workflows with yours.

Integration

Companion to Claude Code and the Claude API.
The site's DOCS link hands off to code.claude.com/docs.
Related catalog surfaces include Claude Agent SDK and Claude Cowork.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claude.dev the new documentation site?

No. It is a developer blog and resource hub. The DOCS link in navigation points to the existing code.claude.com/docs reference documentation.

Is Claude.dev free?

The site is public and free to read. Building with Claude still follows the normal Claude Code and API product terms and pricing.

Can I ask questions about cargo on Claude.dev?

No. The site is for engineering articles and guidance, not a support forum.

Alternatives

If Claude.dev is not what you need, consider these alternatives:

Claude Code: The actual agentic coding tool you run in your terminal, IDE, or browser.
Claude Agent SDK: The programmatic way to build Claude-powered agents outside the CLI.
Claude Cowork: A file-centric Claude companion for document workflows.

Tips & Best Practices

Use Claude.dev for context and patterns, but always confirm API signatures and breaking changes in the docs.
Search Claude.dev articles before writing long setup guides; Anthropic may already cover the workflow.
Follow the DOCS link when you see a specific API name so you land on the canonical contract.

Conclusion

Claude.dev is a focused editorial site that gives developers a place for engineering depth and team experience around Claude and Claude Code. It does not replace the API docs, and it is most useful when you read it next to the product you are actually building.