chore(docs): Move Claude Code to Getting Started Tools section

* Move claude code to Getting Started Tools.

* Cleanup.

* Phrasing.

* Condensed verbiage.

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* Removed specific planning guidance.

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* Clarified authentication steps.

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* Strengthened suggestion to install in IDE.

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* Updated plugin verbiage.

* Reduced duplication of marketplace term

* Updated broken link.

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Author: trmartin4

docs/contributing/ai.md

@@ -47,219 +47,10 @@ language model and flexible integration capabilities through the Model Context P
 allows us to create custom workflows and integrate with our existing development tools while
 maintaining control over data privacy and security.
 
-## Installing Claude Code and Claude Desktop
+:::tip Setting up AI tooling
 
-### Claude Code
+To set up AI tooling in your development environment, see the
+[AI Tools](./../getting-started/tools/index.md#ai-tools) instructions of our Getting Started
+section.
 
-Claude Code is Anthropic's official CLI tool that brings Claude's capabilities directly to your
-terminal. It's ideal for developers who prefer command-line interfaces and want to integrate AI
-assistance into their terminal-based workflows.
-
-#### Installation
-
-1. [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) v18 or higher is available
-2. Install via NPM `npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code` or Homebrew
-   `brew install --cask claude-code`
-3. Configure your API key:
-
-   ```bash
-   claude configure
-   ```
-
-   Walk through the process to sign into the Anthropic Console via SSO and authenticate your local
-   client.
-
-#### Basic usage
-
-```bash
-# Start an interactive session
-claude
-
-# Ask a question
-claude "How do I add a feature flag around my changes?"
-```
-
-### Claude Desktop
-
-Claude Desktop provides a graphical interface for interacting with Claude, ideal for developers who
-prefer a dedicated application with rich formatting and file management capabilities.
-
-#### Installation
-
-Install via [claude.ai/download](https://claude.ai/download) or Homebrew `brew install claude`
-
-- Launch Claude Desktop
-- Sign in with your Anthropic account via SSO
-- Configure your workspace preferences
-- Enable MCP server connections in Settings → Developer → MCP Servers
-
-## MCP servers and extensions
-
-Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers extend Claude's capabilities by providing access to external
-tools, APIs, and data sources. They enable Claude to interact with your development environment,
-databases, and other services while maintaining security boundaries.
-
-### Bitwarden AI plugin marketplace
-
-Bitwarden maintains a curated [marketplace of AI plugins](https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins)
-specifically designed for our development workflows. This marketplace was created to provide
-quality-controlled, security-reviewed plugins that follow Bitwarden's coding standards and security
-requirements. All marketplace plugins are maintained by the Bitwarden team and include comprehensive
-documentation, testing, and security validation.
-
-To use the marketplace with Claude Code:
-
-```bash
-/plugin marketplace add bitwarden/ai-plugins
-```
-
-### Understanding MCP servers
-
-MCP servers are separate processes that communicate with Claude through a standardized protocol.
-They can:
-
-- Access local file systems and databases
-- Execute commands and scripts
-- Integrate with third-party APIs
-- Provide specialized reasoning capabilities
-
-We recommend at least two be installed by everyone:
-
-### Installing Sequential Thinking MCP server
-
-The Sequential Thinking server enhances Claude's problem-solving capabilities by providing
-structured, step-by-step reasoning for complex tasks.
-
-#### Claude Code
-
-```bash
-claude mcp add --scope user sequential-thinking -- npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-sequential-thinking
-```
-
-#### Claude Desktop
-
-Edit your `~/.claude.json`, go to the `mcpServers` section and add:
-
-```json
-"sequential-thinking": {
-   "type": "stdio",
-   "command": "npx",
-   "args": [
-      "-y",
-      "@modelcontextprotocol/server-sequential-thinking"
-   ]
-   }
-```
-
-Restart Claude Desktop to activate the server.
-
-### Installing Memory MCP server
-
-The Memory server provides Claude with persistent memory capabilities, allowing it to remember
-context across sessions and maintain a knowledge graph of your projects.
-
-#### Claude Code
-
-```bash
-claude mcp add --scope user memory -- npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-memory
-```
-
-#### Claude Desktop
-
-Edit your `~/.claude.json`, go to the `mcpServers` section and add:
-
-```json
-"memory": {
-   "type": "stdio",
-   "command": "npx",
-   "args": [
-      "-y",
-      "@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
-   ]
-   }
-```
-
-Restart Claude Desktop to activate the server.
-
-### Verifying installations
-
-#### Claude Code
-
-```bash
-claude mcp list
-```
-
-#### Claude Desktop
-
-1. Open Claude Desktop
-2. Start a new conversation
-3. Type: "Can you list your available MCP servers?"
-4. Claude should respond with the configured servers
-
-### Troubleshooting
-
-Common issues and solutions:
-
-**Server not starting**:
-
-- Verify NPM packages are installed globally
-- Check Node version (must be 18+)
-- Review server logs in `~/.claude-code/logs/` or Claude Desktop's developer console
-
-**Permission errors**:
-
-- Ensure data directories have proper permissions
-- On macOS/Linux: `chmod 755 ~/.claude-memory`
-
-**Configuration not loading**:
-
-- Validate JSON syntax in configuration files
-- Restart Claude Code or Claude Desktop after configuration changes
-
-### Best practices
-
-**Security considerations**:
-
-- Only install MCP servers from trusted sources
-- Review server permissions and capabilities before installation:
-  - Examine the server's source code or documentation to understand what file system access it
-    requires
-  - Verify what external APIs or services the server connects to
-  - Check if the server executes system commands and understand which ones
-  - Confirm whether the server stores persistent data and where it's stored
-  - Review network permissions and ensure the server only communicates with expected endpoints
-  - Validate that the server follows principle of least privilege
-- Use trusted LLM providers and models:
-  - Prefer established providers with strong security track records (e.g., Anthropic)
-  - Verify the provider's data handling policies and ensure they align with Bitwarden's security
-    requirements
-  - Confirm that your API keys and credentials are stored securely
-  - Understand whether your prompts and code are used for model training (opt out if possible)
-  - Use enterprise or business tier services when available for enhanced security guarantees
-- Core model usage guidelines:
-  - Use the latest stable model versions to benefit from security improvements and bug fixes
-  - Avoid deprecated or experimental models in production workflows
-  - Be aware of model capabilities and limitations - not all models are suitable for code generation
-  - Consider model context windows and token limits when designing workflows
-  - Use model-specific features (like Claude's extended thinking) appropriately for complex tasks
-  - Monitor model output for hallucinations or incorrect information, especially in
-    security-critical code
-- Regularly update servers to get security patches
-
-**Performance optimization**:
-
-- Limit the number of active servers to those you actively use
-- Monitor resource usage, especially for memory-intensive servers
-- Configure appropriate timeouts for long-running operations
-
-**Data management**:
-
-- Regularly backup memory server data directories
-- Clear old session data periodically to maintain performance
-- Use project-specific memory contexts when appropriate
-
-**Integration with development workflow**:
-
-- Configure project-specific MCP servers in repository `.claude/` directories
-- Document custom MCP server requirements in project README files
-- Share MCP configurations with team members for consistency
+:::

docs/contributing/template-repository.md

@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ Initial content placeholders provide AI assistance and automated code reviews:
 ```
 
 Project settings contain useful configuration such as
-[our marketplace](./ai.md#bitwarden-ai-plugin-marketplace).
+[our marketplace](./../getting-started/tools/index.md#bitwarden-ai-plugin-marketplace).
 
 ### Automated reviews
 

docs/getting-started/tools/index.md

@@ -4,19 +4,17 @@ sidebar_position: 1
 
 # Tools
 
-## Operating system
+:::warning Operating system assumptions
 
-All Bitwarden developers are issued with a MacBook. The tooling recommendations and instructions in
-this documentation assume that you’re using macOS. This may require some adaptation if you’re using
-a different operating system.
+The tooling recommendations and instructions in this documentation assume that you’re using macOS.
+This may require some adaptation if you’re using a different operating system.
 
-## Recommended tools
+:::
 
-The following tools are strongly recommended as part of the “standard” developer setup. We recommend
-that any new Bitwarden developer install all of them as part of setting up their local development
-environment.
+The following tools make up the standard Bitwarden developer setup and should be installed as part
+of your local development environment.
 
-### IDEs
+## IDEs
 
 - [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) - used for all Typescript projects.
   Suboptimal for C#. Be sure to install [extensions](#visual-studio-code-extensions)
@@ -25,7 +23,7 @@ environment.
 - [Xcode](https://developer.apple.com/xcode/) - required for iOS Mobile development and Safari web
   extension
 
-### Local environment
+## Local environment
 
 - [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/) - package manager for macOS
 - [Iterm2](https://iterm2.com/) (available via Homebrew) - a better terminal emulator
@@ -43,25 +41,24 @@ environment.
   [rustup](https://rustup.rs/))
 - [Git](https://git-scm.com)
   - [Commit signing](../../contributing/commit-signing.mdx) is strongly recommended
-- [AI tools](../../contributing/ai.md)
 
-### Mobile
+## Mobile
 
 - [Android Studio](https://developer.android.com/studio/) - Nice for setting up and running Android
   Simulators
 - [adb](https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb) - for interacting with Android sims
 - [Apple Icons Generator Gist](https://gist.github.com/brutella/0bcd671a9e4f63edc12e) - Script to
   generate Apple icons from an image
 
-### Databases
+## Databases
 
 - [MSSQL VSCode Extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-mssql.mssql) for
   working with your local SQL Server
 - [PgAdmin4](https://www.pgadmin.org/) - Useful for fiddling with PostgreSQL db
 - [MySQLWorkbench](https://www.mysql.com/products/workbench/) - Useful for fiddling with MySQL db
 - [SQLiteStudio](https://www.sqlitestudio.pl/) - Useful for fiddling with SQLite db
 
-### Visual Studio Code Extensions
+## Visual Studio Code extensions
 
 There are some vs code extensions that are life-savers in our line of work. A list of highly
 recommended ones include the following:
@@ -110,6 +107,46 @@ recommended ones include the following:
   - [PostgreSQL](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ckolkman.vscode-postgres) -
     syntax highlighting for PostgreSQL
 
+<Bitwarden>
+
+## AI tools
+
+:::tip
+
+To learn more about how we use AI tools at Bitwarden, see our [AI](../../contributing/ai.md)
+documentation. This page specifies how to configure AI tooling for development.
+
+:::
+
+### Claude Code
+
+We use Claude Code as our primary AI tool for development workflows.
+
+#### Installation
+
+Follow the installation instructions [here](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/quickstart). When
+prompted, sign into the Anthropic Console via SSO and authenticate your local client.
+
+We also recommend integrating Claude Code into your IDE. See
+[VS Code](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/vs-code) for setup instructions.
+
+#### Basic usage
+
+We recommend that you start with
+[common workflows](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/common-workflows) and
+[best practices](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/best-practices) from Anthropic for learning how to
+start using Claude for development.
+
+### Bitwarden AI plugin marketplace
+
+Bitwarden maintains a curated set of AI plugins designed for our development workflows in our
+[marketplace](https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins).
+
+See the [`README`](https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins/tree/main?tab=readme-ov-file#usage) in
+the `ai-plugins` repo for installation and setup instructions.
+
+</Bitwarden>
+
 ## Optional tools
 
 The following tools may be useful depending on your preferences or what you’re developing.