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Starter Usage Tips for Claude CLI and Claude Desktop

Eleven starter usages for Claude CLI and Claude Desktop, from Plan mode and CLAUDE.md to Projects and MCP connectors, picked for your first real session.

GuidesClaude CodeClaude DesktopCLIAI CodingProductivity1 min read · Jul 29, 2026

30 tips and tricks with Claude Code CLI on WSL

Claude Code on WSL returns fewer search matches than exist when a repo sits on /mnt/c. A 2,000-file benchmark, plus 30 fixes for the WSL boundary.

GuidesClaude CodeWindowsLinuxPerformanceDeveloper ToolsCLI1 min read · Jul 28, 2026

Run Claude Code From Your Phone: The 2026 Remote Setup

Run Claude Code from your phone two ways in 2026: official Remote Control with a QR scan, or SSH and tmux over Tailscale for API keys and overnight runs.

TutorialsClaude CodeAI CodingSelf-HostingNetworkingSecurityMobileCLI1 min read · May 30, 2026

Best MCP Servers Worth Installing (And 5 That Waste Your Context Window)

The best MCP servers for Claude Code ranked by real context cost. 8 worth keeping, 5 that waste your context window, and the exact config I run daily.

GuidesClaude CodeMCPAI CodingDeveloper ToolsProductivityCLI1 min read · Apr 11, 2026

Every Claude Code Environment Variable That Actually Matters

All 40+ Claude Code environment variables grouped by what they do. API keys, Bedrock, Vertex, Foundry, CI/CD, and the billing gotcha nobody warns about.

GuidesClaude CodeAI CodingDeveloper ToolsCLIProductivity1 min read · Apr 10, 2026

15 Claude Code Tips That Actually Make a Difference

Most Claude Code tip lists overwhelm with 50 items. These 15 are ranked by impact, from writing your first CLAUDE.md to running overnight Docker jobs.

GuidesClaude CodeDeveloper ToolsAI CodingProductivityCLI1 min read · Apr 1, 2026

How to Run Claude Code With Local Models

Run claude code local models with Ollama, LM Studio, or vLLM. Set three environment variables, point at your local server, and code with zero API costs.

GuidesAI CodingClaude CodeSelf-HostingDeveloper ToolsCLI1 min read · Apr 1, 2026