Claude Code IDE for Emacs: Seamless AI Integration for Your Workflow

The Claude Code IDE for Emacs provides native integration with the Claude Code CLI via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). More than just a terminal wrapper, it creates a bidirectional bridge between Claude and Emacs, allowing Claude to understand and leverage Emacs' powerful features—from LSP and project management to custom Elisp functions. This transforms Claude into a true Emacs-aware AI assistant working within your existing workflow and interacting with your entire Emacs ecosystem. Features include automatic project detection, session management, terminal integration, file operation tools, diagnostic integration (Flycheck and Flymake), advanced diff views, and tab bar support. Through MCP tool integration, Claude accesses and utilizes Emacs capabilities like LSP integration, Tree-sitter syntax tree analysis, Imenu symbol navigation, and project integration. Developers can also create custom MCP tools to extend Claude's functionality.