Claude
Where I build and do — debugging code, writing fiction, designing practice plans, running deep research with specific data.
What I use it for
Pricing
Free and paid plans; model access and usage limits vary by plan.
Where it shines
- Claude Code is my primary coding tool for debugging, building features, and working through complex codebases from the terminal.
- Sonnet 5 is materially stronger at planning, browser and terminal use, coding, and finishing multi-step agentic work.
- Long-form writing, editing, and structured analysis remain clear strengths.
- Cowork closes the gap between discussing work and acting on files and desktop workflows.
Where it struggles
- Can be overly cautious on edge-case prompts.
- The product surface now overlaps with ChatGPT and coding agents enough that routing matters more than loyalty.
Notes
Claude is where I build and do. It saw the bug reports I dictated from the softball field, not the growth strategy behind the app — that's ChatGPT's territory. Claude Code is a genuine daily driver for coding work alongside Devin for complex multi-area tasks. I also use Claude to create knowledge stores in Notion organized with knowledge graphs. Browser history underrepresents actual use — heavy CLI and mobile app usage beyond what the web shows.
How to try it
Use claude.ai for analysis, then try Claude Code inside a real repository where it can inspect files, run tools, and verify a finished change.
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