Claude Code /web-setup: Connect Your GitHub Repository from the Web

Claude Code (an AI coding tool) can be used not only in the terminal but also on the web. But to work with your code repository on the web, you first need to connect it with your GitHub account. The command that makes that connection is /web-setup.

Definition (What It Is)

/web-setup is a command that connects your GitHub account to Claude Code for the web.

• GitHub: a leading service for storing code online and managing versions. Your projects (repositories) live here.
• Connection (integration): linking permissions so Claude Code can read and handle your GitHub repositories. This needs to be done for you to load and work with your code on the web.

How to Use It (By Difficulty)

Basic — Connect GitHub

/web-setup

Running it guides you through the steps to connect your GitHub account. Once you finish the GitHub login and permission approval per the guidance, you can handle your repositories in Claude Code for the web.

Common Pitfalls (When Applicable)

• When connecting, GitHub asks for permission approval (the step of allowing which repositories to access), so check whether the repository you'll work on is included in the permission scope. If you allow only specific repositories, others may not be visible.
• Repositories owned by a company or team (organization accounts) may require admin approval. If the connection fails, check the organization's permission settings.

Real-World Example

There was a time you had to work from outside, with just a web browser rather than your home laptop. Having connected GitHub with /web-setup, you could load your repository as-is on the web and continue working on your code.

Taking It Further

Once GitHub is connected, you can continue working with the same repository from anywhere — PC, laptop, or an external environment. It's especially useful for outside work where setting up the terminal environment fresh each time is tedious, or for quickly checking code when you have a moment.

Summary

/web-setup is a command that connects your GitHub account to Claude Code for the web so you can work with your repositories anywhere. As long as you check the permission scope, you can build a work environment unbound by location.

Based on: Claude Code v2.1.154 (2026.05)