> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://claude.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get started building with Claude.ai

> Get started building with Connectors, Plugins, and other Claude.ai features.

## Create an account

Create a Claude.ai account to start using Connectors, Plugins, and other features.

1. Go to [claude.ai](https://claude.ai)
2. Select **Continue with Google** or enter your email address
3. Follow the prompts to complete registration

<Tip>
  All plans have access to the [Connectors Directory](/connectors/directory). Free plans can also add one [custom connector](/connectors/custom/remote-mcp).
</Tip>

## Start building

Connect Claude to your existing tools and data, or extend its capabilities with custom skills and plugins:

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  <Card title="Connectors" icon="plug" href="/connectors/overview">
    Connect Claude to Google Drive, GitHub, Slack, Microsoft 365, and custom MCP servers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Skills" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/skills/overview">
    Extend Claude's capabilities with the Agent Skills Open Standard.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plugins" icon="puzzle-piece" href="/plugins/overview">
    Bundle skills, connectors, and more into shareable packages for Cowork and Claude Code.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Developer access

For developers integrating Claude into applications:

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  <Card title="Claude Developer Platform" icon="sliders" href="https://platform.claude.com">
    Manage your API access, usage, and billing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Claude Developer Platform Documentation" icon="book" href="https://platform.claude.com/docs">
    Developer documentation and API reference.
  </Card>
</Columns>