- Windows 11 or Linux or MacOS, 64-bit
- RAM, 16GB required, 32GB preferable
- 128 GB Storage (SSD would be preferable)
- 4 Core CPU
Before getting started, make sure you have the following installed and set up:
- Claude Code. Download and install the Claude Code desktop application.
- Node.js LTS. Install the latest Long-Term Support version of Node.js.
- Docker Desktop.
Used for running tools and MCP servers in isolated containers.
Optional: Only required if you plan to install a tool or MCP server that runs in an isolated container or depends on additional services and software.
- Git. Version control system required for managing your projects.
- GitHub Account. Create a free account if you don't already have one.
- Your preferred programming language environment. Since this workshop involves generating and running code, make sure your language runtime, package manager, and any relevant tools are installed and working. Examples: Java + Maven/Gradle, Python + pip/uv, .NET SDK, Ruby + Bundler, Node.js + npm/yarn, etc.
Note: Skip any items you already have installed or set up.