Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Claude Code: How To Add Trusted Directories
Description:
In this tutorial, you will learn how to add Trusted Directories (Folders) to prevent Claude Code from asking 'Do You Trust Files?' when launching from a trusted directory.
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Code Snippets:
nano ~/.claude/settings.json
"trustedDirectories": [/Users/homefolder/TrustedDirectory"]
Keyboard Shortcuts:
Show/Hide Hidden Files: Shift + Command + Period
Print Working Directory (pwd)
Nano Editor:
Write Out: Ctrl + O
Write Files: Return
Exit: Ctrl + X
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📌 Links:
Install Claude Code (Tutorial): youtu.be/veztzLX4Kd4
Claude Code: anthropic.com/claude/code
-Get Hostinger VPS + n8n: https://www.hostg.xyz/SHIDN
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What You Will Learn:
Locate Claude Code Settings.json file
Add Folder as Trusted Directory
Save & Exit Nano Text Editor
Launch Claude Code from Trusted Directory
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🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: About The Tutorial
00:54 The Fix: Overview
02:20 Step 1: Open Terminal
03:17 Finder Navigation
03:44 Show & Hide Hidden Files/Folders
05:15 Bonus Tip: Copy File Pathname
05:53 Add Additional Trusted Directories
06:14 Write Out & Exit Nano
06:38 Quit & Relaunch Terminal
06:58 Open Trusted Directory in Terminal
07:07 Print Working Directory (pwd)
07:54 Test Directory 'Inside' Trusted Directory
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🪜 Step-By-Step:
Open Terminal
Open Claude Settings File (nano ~/.claude/settings.json)
Add "trustedDirectories": [/Users/homefolder/TrustedDirectory"]
Write Out (Ctrl + O)
Write Files (Return)
Exit Nan (Ctrl + X)
Open Trusted Directory in Terminal
Launch Claude Code (claude)
Claude should open without prompt: Do You Trust Files?
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Exit Claude Code (/exit)
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Claude Code: How To Add Trusted Directories
Description:
In this tutorial, you will learn how to add Trusted Directories (Folders) to prevent Claude Code from asking 'Do You Trust Files?' when launching from a trusted directory.
--------------------------------
Code Snippets:
nano ~/.claude/settings.json
"trustedDirectories": [/Users/homefolder/TrustedDirectory"]
Keyboard Shortcuts:
Show/Hide Hidden Files: Shift + Command + Period
Print Working Directory (pwd)
Nano Editor:
Write Out: Ctrl + O
Write Files: Return
Exit: Ctrl + X
--------------------------------
📌 Links:
Install Claude Code (Tutorial): youtu.be/veztzLX4Kd4
Claude Code: anthropic.com/claude/code
-Get Hostinger VPS + n8n: https://www.hostg.xyz/SHIDN
--------------------------------
What You Will Learn:
Locate Claude Code Settings.json file
Add Folder as Trusted Directory
Save & Exit Nano Text Editor
Launch Claude Code from Trusted Directory
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🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: About The Tutorial
00:54 The Fix: Overview
02:20 Step 1: Open Terminal
03:17 Finder Navigation
03:44 Show & Hide Hidden Files/Folders
05:15 Bonus Tip: Copy File Pathname
05:53 Add Additional Trusted Directories
06:14 Write Out & Exit Nano
06:38 Quit & Relaunch Terminal
06:58 Open Trusted Directory in Terminal
07:07 Print Working Directory (pwd)
07:54 Test Directory 'Inside' Trusted Directory
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🪜 Step-By-Step:
Open Terminal
Open Claude Settings File (nano ~/.claude/settings.json)
Add "trustedDirectories": [/Users/homefolder/TrustedDirectory"]
Write Out (Ctrl + O)
Write Files (Return)
Exit Nan (Ctrl + X)
Open Trusted Directory in Terminal
Launch Claude Code (claude)
Claude should open without prompt: Do You Trust Files?
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Exit Claude Code (/exit)
——————⭐ Resources ⭐———————
➜Gear I Use: mikemurphy.co/resources
➜Adobe After Effects: mikemurphy.co/adobe
➜Terrapin Textures: terrapintextures.com
➜ Adobe Audition Course (Domestika): mikemurphy.co/domestika
➜Amazon Influencer Store: amazon.com/shop/mikemurphyco
➜See All My Gear: mikemurphy.co/podgear
➜ Get Adobe Creative Cloud: mikemurphy.co/adobe
➜ Screenflow: mikemurphy.co/screenflow
——————⭐ Follow Me ⭐———————
➜ Website: mikemurphy.co
➜ Podcast: mikemurphy.co/mmu
➜ Instagram: instagram.com/mikeunplugged
➜ X: http://x.com/mikeunplugged
➜ YouTube: mikemurphy.co/youtube
Amazon Associates Disclosure:
Mike Murphy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com
#claudecode #anthropic #claude
