5 min readUpdated Aug 6, 2026Beginner
Introduction to Claude
Learn about Introduction to Claude in this comprehensive lesson.
Claude is an AI assistant built by Anthropic. You can chat with it to get help writing, coding, analyzing data, summarizing documents, brainstorming ideas, and much more.
Claude is available in a few different places:
- Claude.ai — the web and mobile chat app for everyday use
- Claude Code — a coding assistant for developers
- Claude API / Console — for building your own apps powered by Claude
Anthropic focuses heavily on safety, so Claude is designed to be helpful while avoiding harmful or misleading answers.