Surfaces

What is a surface? In the context of Claude Code, "surfaces" refers to the different interfaces, platforms, or environments where you can interact with Claude. The term borrows from product design, where a "surface" is any touchpoint where a user interacts with a product.

Surfaces for Claude Code:

Remote Control
Claude Code on Web
Claude Code on Desktop
Chrome Extension
Visual Studio Code
JetBrains IDEs
GitHub Actions
GitLab CI/CD
Claude Code in Slack

Most surfaces require a Claude subscription or Anthropic Console account.