Claude Code Setup with ZCF: Zero-Config Installation in 5 Minutes

Setting Up Claude Code in Five Minutes: A Practical Guide with ZCF “ A plain-English walkthrough for developers who want Claude Code running today without wrestling with config files. 1. Why ZCF Exists in One Sentence Claude Code is powerful, but its files are scattered. ZCF (Zero-Config Claude-Code Flow) gathers them, fills in the blanks, and hands you a working environment in a single command. 2. Two Commands Cover 90 % of Use-Cases Your situation Terminal What happens First time with Claude Code npx zcf Installs → chooses language → sets API → installs MCP services → drops ready-to-use configs …