Help & Guides
Everything you need to get started with Vibe Walk.
Install Claude Code
Required for Vibe Walk to work
Prerequisites
- ✓A Claude Pro or Max subscription from Anthropic
- ✓Node.js 18+ installed on your computer
Install Claude Code via npm
Open a terminal (Terminal on macOS, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows) and run:
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeAuthenticate with Anthropic
Run Claude Code once to log in:
claudeThis will open your browser to authenticate with your Anthropic account.
Verify installation
Check that Claude Code is working:
claude --versionYou should see a version number like 1.0.x.
Done! Claude Code is now installed and ready to use with Vibe Walk.
Connect Telegram
Create a private bot in 2 minutes
Create a new bot
Send this command to BotFather:
/newbotBotFather will ask you for a name and username for your bot. Choose anything you like (e.g., "My Code Bot").
Copy your bot token
BotFather will give you a token that looks like:
123456789:ABCdefGHIjklMNOpqrsTUVwxyzKeep this token secret! Anyone with it can control your bot.
Get your Telegram User ID
Search for @userinfobot in Telegram and start a chat. It will reply with your user ID:
Your user ID: 123456789This ensures only you can use the bot.
Configure Vibe Walk
In the Vibe Walk app, add a new project and paste:
- •Bot Token — from step 3
- •User ID — from step 4
- •Project Path — the folder you want Claude to work in
Done! Start the bot and send a message to your bot in Telegram.
Power Tips
Get the most out of Vibe Walk
⚡Use the -c flag for session continuity
When you code in the terminal without Vibe Walk, use the -c flag to continue your most recent Claude session. This keeps Claude's memory of your project intact, so it remembers previous work done via Vibe Walk.
claude -cVibe Walk uses this flag by default, so switching between mobile and desktop is seamless.
⚡Enable "Bypass Permissions" for seamless mobile coding
By default, Claude Code asks for confirmation before making file changes or running commands. This works great when you're at your desk, but when you're on mobile, those confirmation prompts can't reach you through Telegram.
Enabling "Bypass Permissions" in the Vibe Walk settings lets Claude execute changes autonomously. You can review what happened when you return to your desk, or ask Claude to explain what it did.
💡 Tip: Use this on projects with version control (git) so you can easily review and revert changes if needed.
⚡Prevent your computer from sleeping
If your computer goes to sleep, Vibe Walk can't respond to your Telegram messages. To keep your bot available 24/7, prevent sleep when plugged in:
macOS
- 1.Open System Settings → Energy Saver (or Battery on laptops)
- 2.Enable "Prevent automatic sleeping when the display is off"
- 3.Optionally, use the
caffeinatecommand in Terminal to temporarily prevent sleep
caffeinate -d -i -s# Keeps Mac awake until you press Ctrl+CWindows
- 1.Open Settings → System → Power & sleep
- 2.Set "When plugged in, put my device to sleep after" to Never
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my code sent to the cloud?
No. Your code stays on your machine. Only the text of your messages travels through Telegram's servers. Claude Code runs locally and never uploads your source files.
Do I need a Claude API key?
No. Vibe Walk uses your existing Claude Pro or Max subscription through the Claude Code CLI. There are no additional API costs.
Can someone else use my bot?
Only if they know your Telegram User ID and it's configured in Vibe Walk. By default, the bot only responds to your user ID.
What happens if my computer goes to sleep?
The bot will stop responding until your computer wakes up. On macOS, adjust your Energy Saver settings. On Windows, set "Power & sleep" to Never when plugged in. See the Power Tips section for details.
How do I update Claude Code?
Run the same install command to get the latest version:
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code