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@@ -17,28 +17,21 @@ Some of its key capabilities include:
 
 ## Get started
 
-1. Install Claude Code using one of these methods:
+1. If you are new to Node.js and Node Package Manager (`npm`), then it is recommended that you configure an NPM prefix for your user.
+   Instructions on how to do this can be found [here](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/agents-and-tools/claude-code/overview#recommended-create-a-new-user-writable-npm-prefix).
+
+   *Important* We recommend installing this package as a non-privileged user, not as an administrative user like `root`.
+   Installing as a non-privileged user helps maintain your system's security and stability.
+
+2. Install Claude Code:
    
-   **User-level installation** (recommended, no `sudo` required):
-   ```sh
-   mkdir -p ~/.local/share/npm-packages
-   npm config set prefix ~/.local/share/npm-packages
-   export PATH=~/.local/share/npm-packages/bin:$PATH
-   npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
-   ```
-   
-   *Add `export PATH=~/.local/share/npm-packages/bin:$PATH` to your `~/.bashrc` or `~/.zshrc` to make the change permanent.*
-   
-   **Installation inside of a virtual environment** (from `nvm`, etc...):
    ```sh
    npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
    ```
 
-   *Do NOT install this package as an administrative user, such as `root`. This can compromise the security and stability of your system.*
+3. Navigate to your project directory and run <code>claude</code>.
 
-2. Navigate to your project directory and run <code>claude</code>.
-
-3. Complete the one-time OAuth process with your Anthropic Console account.
+4. Complete the one-time OAuth process with your Anthropic Console account.
 
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