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This guide covers connecting Claude Code to your repository. To set up DevBird itself, please refer to the DevBird setup guide.
Claude Code is Anthropic’s AI coding assistant. When integrated with DevBird, it can automate code generation, bug fixes, refactoring, and more through natural language commands.

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Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:
  • Claude Code installed on your machine
  • A Claude subscription (recommended for long-lived token option)
  • Repository access where you want to use DevBird

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Setup Process

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Step 1: Launch Claude Code

  1. Open Claude Code
  2. Navigate to your project directory

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Step 2: Install GitHub App

  1. In the Claude Code terminal, run: 
    /install-github-app
  2. A browser window will open automatically

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Step 3: Select Repository

Select the repository where you want to use DevBird from the list presented.

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Step 4: Install GitHub App

Follow the GitHub prompts to install the DevBird app to your selected repository.

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Step 5: Configure Workflows

When Claude Code displays the Select GitHub workflows to install screen, press Enter to continue with the default workflow selection.

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Step 6: Choose Authentication Method

Claude Code will present the Install GitHub App screen with authentication options:
  • Create a long-lived token with your Claude subscription (Recommended)
    • Uses your existing Claude subscription (flat rate billing)
    • More cost-effective for regular use
    • Requires approval on the Anthropic website
  • Enter a new API key
    • Pay-as-you-go pricing model
    • Charges based on usage
We recommend the long-lived token option if you have a Claude subscription, as it provides predictable costs.

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Step 7: Approve on Anthropic Website

If you selected the long-lived token option, approve the connection on the Anthropic website when prompted.

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Step 8: Handle Setup Pull Request

Claude Code will automatically create a setup pull request in your repository:
  • If you plan to use Claude Code directly: Review and merge the PR
  • If you only plan to use DevBird (without using Claude Code directly): You don’t need this PR - you can close it without merging
  • If you’re just testing: You can close the PR without merging

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Next Steps