# How to use with Claude

To launch the proxy in tandem with Claude code or Claude Desktop run one simple command

```bash
boba claude
```

Once the launch menu opens you have some options 

* Launch with Claude Code
* Launch with Claude Desktop
* Just launch proxy 

Visual options 

* Side by Side 
* Stacked
* Proxy only (if you already have Claude Code running 

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After you select your launch and visual options you will see the boba proxy and Claude launch immediately.

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