Claude Code10 min read
Claude Automode: What It Is and When to Trust It
Claude automode lets Claude Code edit and run without per-step approval. How the safety layers work, when to trust it, and how to toggle it.
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Claude Code10 min read
Claude Code CLI Documentation: Commands, Flags & Config
Claude Code CLI documentation in one page: install, core commands, flags, slash commands, settings.json hierarchy and a practical cheatsheet.
Claude Code10 min read
Claude Code Desktop App: Setup and How to Use It
The Claude Code desktop app puts the agent in a visual cockpit: setup on Windows and macOS, the Code tab, and when to pick it over the CLI.
Claude Code10 min read
Claude Code Hooks: Automate Your Agent Workflow
Claude Code hooks are shell commands that fire on lifecycle events — before/after tool use, session start, stop — to format code, run tests, and block risky actions.
Claude Code11 min read
Claude Code MCP: Connect Tools and Data Sources
Claude Code MCP connects the agent to your tools, databases, and APIs through the Model Context Protocol. How MCP servers work, how to add one, and security.
Claude Code11 min read
Claude Code Router: Route Requests to Any Model
Claude Code Router proxies the agent's requests to DeepSeek, Gemini, OpenRouter or Ollama. Setup, routing rules and the honest trade-offs.
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Claude Code Skills: Install, Build and Master Them
Claude Code skills are SKILL.md folders that teach the agent your workflows: how they load, the best ones to install, and how to build your own.
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Claude Code Subagents: Parallel Work, Explained
Claude Code subagents are isolated Claude instances that work in parallel with their own context. When to use them, how to set one up, and the cost trade-offs.
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Claude Code VS Code Extension: Setup and Workflow
Claude Code VS Code extension guide: install from the marketplace, delegate from the sidebar, review inline diffs — and when the CLI wins.
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Claude Code With OpenRouter: Setup, Costs and Caveats
Point Claude Code at OpenRouter with two environment variables. Setup steps, honest cost math vs the direct Anthropic API, and the caveats tutorials skip.
Claude API10 min read
Claude Tool Use: Function Calling With the API
Claude tool use (function calling) lets Claude call tools you define via a JSON schema. The tool_use and tool_result loop, a worked example, and how it ties to MCP.
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Cursor vs Claude Code: A Working Developer's Honest Comparison
Cursor is IDE-first — you drive, AI assists. Claude Code is agent-first — you direct, AI drives. Feature table, pricing, and when to use which (or both).
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Is Claude Code Free? Pricing and Cheaper Ways to Use It
Is Claude Code free? The CLI is free to install, but running it needs a paid plan or API credits. What each route costs and the cheapest legit ways to use it.
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Claude Code Statusline: Setup and Customization
The Claude Code statusline puts model, context and cost in your terminal. Setup in settings.json, custom scripts and recipes worth copying.
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What Is Claude Code? The Complete Guide
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic coding tool for terminal, IDE, desktop, and web. What it does, what it costs, how to install it, and how to work with it.