Guide: Claude Code complete installation & user guide for Linux Mint 22.x

[DarioRuggi]

Hey everyone,

I've been using Claude Code (Anthropic's AI coding assistant that runs in your terminal) on Linux Mint for a while now, and I noticed there's basically no documentation written with Linux Mint users in mind — most guides assume macOS or generic Ubuntu and leave you to figure out the gaps.

So I wrote one. It's a full 37-page PDF guide covering everything from scratch:

• Native installation (one command, no Node.js needed)
• Authentication — browser login and API key
• Configuration files, settings.json, CLAUDE.md project memory
• Slash commands and keyboard shortcuts reference
• Custom slash commands (with real examples)
• Hooks — automate actions on file save, build checks, etc.
• MCP servers — extending Claude Code with GitHub, filesystem, live docs
• Security, permissions, and sandbox mode (uses bubblewrap)
• Choosing models and what happens when you switch mid-session
• The web interface (claude.ai/code) and how to use it alongside the CLI
• Using local LLMs via Ollama — fully offline, zero API cost
• Backup, restore and migration for reinstalls
• Building a personal knowledge library Claude can draw from
• 15 tutorial examples
• A dark-theme cheat sheet + a separate print-friendly one
• Clickable TOC and bookmarks panel

It's Linux Mint specific throughout — uses nala, references Cinnamon/MATE/XFCE, covers the things that trip up Mint users specifically.

You can view it online or download it directly from my tools page — just look for the Claude Code Guide card and hit View or Download:

https://tools.ruggi.site

Hope it's useful. Happy to answer questions or take feedback — I'll keep it updated as Claude Code evolves.