Install Claude Code

Install Python 3.11+

Python is required to run Alertness AI Suite. Download and install from the official website.

Important: During installation, check the box that says "Add Python to PATH"!

🐍 Download Python for Windows

Verify installation: Open Command Prompt and run:

python --version

Expected output: Python 3.11.x or higher

Install FFmpeg

FFmpeg is required for video and audio processing. Install using Windows Package Manager (recommended):

Option A - Using winget (Recommended):

Open PowerShell as Administrator and run:

winget install FFmpeg

Option B - Manual Installation:

📥 Download FFmpeg Manually

Download "ffmpeg-release-essentials.zip", extract, and add the bin folder to your system PATH.

Verify installation:

ffmpeg -version

Claude Code is Anthropic's AI coding assistant that powers Alertness AI Suite.

Open PowerShell as Administrator and run:

irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1 | iex

Note: If you get an execution policy error, first run:
Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

Verify installation:

claude --version

Get Anthropic Max Plan

Claude Code requires the Anthropic Max subscription ($100/month) for unlimited usage, or API credits.

🚀 Get Max Plan ($100/month) 💳 Or Use API Credits

After subscribing, run claude in your terminal and follow the login prompts.

Install WSL (Optional but Recommended)

Windows Subsystem for Linux provides a better development experience:

wsl --install

Restart your computer after installation. WSL gives you access to Linux tools and better terminal support.

✅ Verification Checklist

Run these commands to verify everything is installed correctly:

python --version # Should show 3.11+ pip --version # Should show pip for Python 3.11+ ffmpeg -version # Should show FFmpeg info claude --version # Should show Claude Code version

🍎 Mac/Linux Guide ⚙️ API Keys Setup

Windows Setup Guide

Install Python 3.11+

Install FFmpeg