Name: dx
Author: stefanocarraro

45 Claude Code Tips: From Basics to Advanced

Here are my tips for getting the most out of Claude Code, including a custom status line script, cutting the system prompt in half, using Gemini CLI as Claude Code's minion, and Claude Code running itself in a container. Also includes the dx plugin.

📺 Quick demo - See some of these tips in action with a multi-Claude workflow and voice input:

Tip 0: Customize your status line
Tip 1: Learn a few essential slash commands
Tip 2: Talk to Claude Code with your voice
Tip 3: Break down large problems into smaller ones
Tip 4: Using Git and GitHub CLI like a pro
Tip 5: AI context is like milk; it's best served fresh and condensed!
Tip 6: Getting output out of your terminal
Tip 7: Set up terminal aliases for quick access
Tip 8: Proactively compact your context
Tip 9: Complete the write-test cycle for autonomous tasks
Tip 10: Cmd+A and Ctrl+A are your friends
Tip 11: Use Gemini CLI as a fallback for blocked sites
Tip 12: Invest in your own workflow
Tip 13: Search through your conversation history
Tip 14: Multitasking with terminal tabs
Tip 15: Slim down the system prompt
Tip 16: Git worktrees for parallel branch work
Tip 17: Manual exponential backoff for long-running jobs
Tip 18: Claude Code as a writing assistant
Tip 19: Markdown is the s**t
Tip 20: Use Notion to preserve links when pasting
Tip 21: Containers for long-running risky tasks
Tip 22: The best way to get better at using Claude Code is by using it
Tip 23: Clone/fork and half-clone conversations
Tip 24: Use realpath to get absolute paths
Tip 25: Understanding CLAUDE.md vs Skills vs Slash Commands vs Plugins
Tip 26: Interactive PR reviews
Tip 27: Claude Code as a research tool
Tip 28: Mastering different ways of verifying its output
Tip 29: Claude Code as a DevOps engineer
Tip 30: Keep CLAUDE.md simple and review it periodically
Tip 31: Claude Code as the universal interface
Tip 32: It's all about choosing the right level of abstraction
Tip 33: Audit your approved commands
Tip 34: Write lots of tests (and use TDD)
Tip 35: Be braver in the unknown; iterative problem solving
Tip 36: Running bash commands and subagents in the background
Tip 37: The era of personalized software is here
Tip 38: Navigating and editing your input box
Tip 39: Spend some time planning, but also prototype quickly
Tip 40: Simplify overcomplicated code
Tip 41: Automation of automation
Tip 42: Share your knowledge and contribute where you can
Tip 43: Keep learning!

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