Activate Claude Code

Opens the Terminal and changes directories to ~/Developer, then runs `claude` to start Claude Code.

Optionally, choose from a menu of multiple directories.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Activate%20Claude%20Code
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Activate%20Claude%20Code
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Activate Claude Code” end tell

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