Prerequisites
What you need before installing Pilot Shell.
Claude Code (Auto-Installed)
Pilot Shell installs on top of Claude Code. If Claude Code is not already installed, the Pilot Shell installer will install it automatically via the native installer.
Claude Subscription
Pilot enhances Claude Code — it doesn't replace it. You need an active Claude subscription. Solo developers, teams, and enterprise organizations are all supported.
| Plan | Audience | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Max 5x | Solo — moderate usage | Good for part-time or focused coding sessions |
| Max 20x | Solo — heavy usage | Recommended for full-time AI-assisted development |
| Team Premium | Teams | 6.25x usage per member + SSO, admin tools, billing management |
| Enterprise | Companies | For organizations with compliance, procurement, or security requirements |
System Requirements
Pilot installs once and works across all your projects. Each project can have its own .claude/ rules and skills.
| Platform | Notes |
|---|---|
| macOS | 10.15 Catalina or later, Apple Silicon and Intel |
| Linux | Debian, Ubuntu, RHEL-based distros, and most others |
| Windows | WSL2 required — native Windows not supported |
Windows users
Install WSL2 first (wsl --install -d Ubuntu), then run the installer inside Ubuntu.