Name: dx
Author: ykdojo

43 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 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: Invest in your own workflow
Tip 12: Search through your conversation history
Tip 13: Multitasking with terminal tabs
Tip 14: Git worktrees for parallel branch work
Tip 15: Manual exponential backoff for long-running jobs
Tip 16: Claude Code as a writing assistant
Tip 17: Markdown is the s**t
Tip 18: Use Notion to preserve links when pasting
Tip 19: Containers for long-running risky tasks
Tip 20: The best way to get better at using Claude Code is by using it
Tip 21: Clone/fork and half-clone conversations
Tip 22: Use realpath to get absolute paths
Tip 23: Understanding CLAUDE.md vs Skills vs Slash Commands vs Plugins
Tip 24: Interactive PR reviews
Tip 25: Claude Code as a research tool
Tip 26: Mastering different ways of verifying its output
Tip 27: Claude Code as a DevOps engineer
Tip 28: Keep CLAUDE.md simple and review it periodically
Tip 29: Claude Code as the universal interface
Tip 30: It's all about choosing the right level of abstraction
Tip 31: Audit your approved commands
Tip 32: Write lots of tests (and use TDD)
Tip 33: Be braver in the unknown; iterative problem solving
Tip 34: Running bash commands and subagents in the background
Tip 35: The era of personalized software is here
Tip 36: Navigating and editing your input box
Tip 37: Spend some time planning, but also prototype quickly
Tip 38: Simplify overcomplicated code
Tip 39: Automation of automation
Tip 40: Share your knowledge and contribute where you can
Tip 41: Keep learning!
Tip 42: Install the dx plugin
Tip 43: Quick setup script

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43 Claude Code Tips: From Basics to Advanced

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Tip 0: Customize your status line

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