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# Installation

> Install the Claude Agent SDK for Python and get started in minutes

## Prerequisites

Before installing the Claude Agent SDK, ensure you have:

* **Python 3.10 or higher** - The SDK supports Python 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, and 3.13

## Install via pip

Install the Claude Agent SDK using pip:

```bash theme={null}
pip install claude-agent-sdk
```

This command installs the SDK along with all required dependencies:

* `anyio>=4.0.0` - For async runtime support
* `mcp>=0.1.0` - For Model Context Protocol support
* `typing_extensions>=4.0.0` - For Python 3.10 compatibility

## Bundled CLI

The Claude Code CLI is automatically bundled with the package - no separate installation required.

<Note>
  The SDK uses the bundled CLI by default, so you can start building immediately without additional setup.
</Note>

### Using a custom CLI installation

If you prefer to use a system-wide installation or a specific version of the CLI:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install Claude Code separately">
    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Specify the custom path in your code">
    ```python theme={null}
    from claude_agent_sdk import ClaudeAgentOptions

    options = ClaudeAgentOptions(
        cli_path="/path/to/claude"
    )
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify installation

Verify your installation by running a simple Python script:

```python theme={null}
import claude_agent_sdk

print(f"Claude Agent SDK version: {claude_agent_sdk.__version__}")
```

If the import succeeds, you're ready to start building with the Claude Agent SDK.

## Next steps

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