ykdojo

40+ Claude Code Tips

Git community intermediate

SOURCE https://github.com/ykdojo/claude-code-tips

Description

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](#tip-44-install-the-dx-plugin).

Installation

This entry records only its repository, not the path inside it, so there is no exact command to give. Open the source below and copy the folder into ~/.claude/skills/, or the file into ~/.claude/agents/.

Repository README

This is the README for ykdojo/claude-code-tips, shared by 3 entries in this directory. It describes the repository, not this entry specifically.

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](#tip-44-install-the-dx-plugin).

📺 [Quick demo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiISl558JGE) - See some of these tips in action with a multi-Claude workflow and voice input:

[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiISl558JGE)

Table of Contents

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

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