[Claude Code] How To Use Claude – Beginner (Step-by-step)

Want to create a fully functional website and automate emails using AI, without writing a single line of code? In this beginner-friendly guide, you’ll learn how to use Claude Code + Zapier to build, automate, and scale your workflow.

Step 1: What is Claude Code?

Claude Code is an AI coding assistant that runs inside your terminal. It can:

• Create websites
• Write and edit code
• Run files automatically
• Manage your project files

Unlike regular AI tools, it has direct access to your system, making it powerful for automation.

Step 2: Install Claude Code

• Visit the official Claude Code page
• Copy the install command
• Open Terminal (Mac) or PowerShell (Windows)
• Paste and run the command

Once installed, simply type:

claude

to start using it.

Step 3: Use Claude Code (Beginner Friendly)

You can chat with it just like any AI tool:

• Ask it to create a website
• Generate files automatically
• Run and test code instantly

💡 Example:
“Create a landing page for a digital agency”

Step 4: Connect Zapier (Automation Magic)

Now connect Zapier to unlock automation:

• Link your Gmail & Google Sheets
• Connect Zapier with Claude
• Give simple prompts like:

👉 “Send a follow-up email and update my sales sheet”

✅ Claude will:

• Write the email
• Send it via Gmail
• Update your Google Sheet

All automatically 🤯

Step 5: Create a Website with AI

• Open your project folder
• Ask Claude to generate a website
• It will create:
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

You’ll have a live animated website in minutes

Step 6: Upload to GitHub

• Connect your GitHub account
• Let Claude create a repository
• Push your website online

Now your project is saved and version-controlled.

Step 7: Pro Tip (Claude.md File)

Use /init command to create a Claude.md file

This helps you:

• Define design style
• Set instructions once
• Avoid repeating prompts

Final Thoughts

With Claude Code + Zapier, you can:

• Build websites without coding
• Automate emails & workflows
• Connect 8000+ apps
• Save hours of manual work

💡 Perfect for beginners, freelancers, and business owners.

What Next?

Which app or task do you want to automate?
Comment below and we’ll create a tutorial on it!