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short explainers and step-by-step tutorials on Claude Skills, SKILL.md, and capturing your own workflows.
- postjuly 10, 2026
Claude Code best practices: a practical 2026 guide
Claude Code best practices, from CLAUDE.md and plan mode to context management, verification loops, subagents, and hooks, so your sessions ship code you trust.
read - postjuly 8, 2026
Claude Code GitHub Actions: automate PRs and CI
Claude Code GitHub Actions runs Claude in your CI to review PRs, fix issues, and answer @claude mentions. Here is how to set it up and the YAML you need.
read - postjuly 6, 2026
What is the Claude Agent SDK, and do you need it?
The Claude Agent SDK lets you run Claude Code's agent loop inside your own app. What it is, how it differs from the Claude API, and when you actually need it.
read - postjuly 5, 2026
SKILL.md vs CLAUDE.md: what each file does in Claude Code
SKILL.md vs CLAUDE.md in Claude Code: CLAUDE.md is always-on project memory, SKILL.md is an on-demand capability Claude loads only when a task matches it.
read - postjuly 4, 2026
Claude skills vs plugins: which should you build?
Claude skills vs plugins, settled: what each one is, when a skill is enough, when to package it as a plugin, a decision table, and how the two fit together.
read - postjuly 3, 2026
Claude Code settings.json: the complete config guide
Claude Code settings.json controls permissions, environment variables, the model, and hooks. Where each file lives, how they layer, and what the keys do.
read - postjuly 2, 2026
Claude Code plan mode: how and when to use it
Claude Code plan mode is a read-only state where Claude proposes a plan and changes nothing until you approve. How to turn it on, and when it earns its place.
read - postjuly 2, 2026
Claude Code memory: how CLAUDE.md and auto memory work
How Claude Code memory works: CLAUDE.md files, the load order and @import syntax, auto memory in ~/.claude, and when to use memory vs a skill, rule, or hook.
read - postjuly 1, 2026
Claude skills vs subagents: which should you use?
Claude skills vs subagents, settled: what each one is, a decision table for your task, and how to run them together, with real SKILL.md and subagent examples.
read - postjune 28, 2026
Claude Code slash commands: how to create one
Claude Code slash commands are Markdown files in .claude/commands you invoke with a slash. How to write one, pass arguments, and how skills changed them.
read - postjune 26, 2026
How to add an MCP server to Claude Code
How to add an MCP server to Claude Code: the claude mcp add command for HTTP and stdio servers, the three config scopes, OAuth sign-in, and the safety check.
read - postjune 25, 2026
Claude Code plugins: what they are and how to use them
Claude Code plugins bundle skills, commands, agents, hooks, and MCP servers into one unit. What they are, how to install one, and how to build your own.
read - postjune 24, 2026
Claude Code hooks: automate your workflow reliably
Claude Code hooks run commands, HTTP calls, or prompts at fixed points in a session, so linting and guardrails fire every time. Here is how to set them up.
read - postjune 23, 2026
Claude Code subagents: what they are and how to build one
Claude Code subagents are focused helpers that Claude spawns in their own context to handle one job. What they are, when to use them, and how to build one.
read - postjune 23, 2026
Why AI Agents Still Need a Human in the Loop (2026 Data)
AI agents hit perfect benchmark scores without solving anything, and slip to a coin flip on long tasks. Here's the 2026 data — and why a human gate wins.
read - postjune 22, 2026
How to schedule Claude Code to run on its own
How to schedule Claude Code to run on its own: desktop scheduled tasks, the loop command, cloud routines, and the limit each option quietly hides from you.
read - postjune 21, 2026
AGENTS.md: the open standard for coding agent instructions
AGENTS.md is the open format that tells AI coding agents how to work in your repo. What it is, where it lives, what to put in it, and how it beats a README.
read - postjune 20, 2026
How to build an AI agent with Claude (no code)
Build an AI agent with Claude, no code required: what an agent actually is, why Claude Code already gives you the loop, and how to make one run on its own.
read - postjune 15, 2026
How to use Claude skills: trigger, invoke, and manage
How to use Claude skills: how Claude triggers the right one, invoking one yourself with a slash command, passing arguments, and fixing skills that never fire.
read - postjune 12, 2026
Claude Code skills: how they work and how to build one
Claude Code skills are SKILL.md folders that load on demand in your terminal. Where they live, the three scopes, how to invoke them, and how to build one.
read - postjune 9, 2026
Where to find Claude Skills: 7 places to look in 2026
Where to find Claude Skills in 2026: Anthropic's official library, the Claude Code marketplace, GitHub, third-party marketplaces, and cross-vendor search.
read - postjune 8, 2026
Claude Skills vs MCP: which one should you actually build?
Claude Skills vs MCP, settled. What each one is, a decision table for your use case, and how to run them together, with real SKILL.md and MCP examples. (2026)
read - postjune 3, 2026
Commoditized intelligence is the labs' moat, not their problem
The consensus says cheap tokens kill the frontier labs. I think the opposite: commoditized intelligence is the weapon Claude Code and Codex use to win.
read - postjune 3, 2026
Claude Skills examples: 10 real SKILL.md files to copy
Claude Skills examples you can copy: 10 real SKILL.md files for PR review, sales prep, standups, changelogs, and invoices, each with the full instruction pack.
read - postjune 2, 2026
How to use your Claude skills in Cursor, Codex, and Gemini
Your Claude skills already work in Cursor, Codex, and Gemini. Here are the SKILL.md portability rules, the directory map per agent, and how to skip the copy-paste.
read - postjune 2, 2026
How Many Claude Skills Is Too Many? The Real Answer
How many Claude skills is too many? It's a context-budget problem, not a number. Here's the real cap, why skills stop triggering, and how to fix it for good.
read - postmay 18, 2026
Claude Skills explained: the 2026 builder's guide
Claude Skills are reusable instruction packs loaded on demand. What's in a SKILL.md, skills vs prompts and MCP, where to find them, and how to build one.
read - postmay 18, 2026
how to create a claude skill (step-by-step)
a 7-step walkthrough for creating your first Claude Skill, from install through recording, interview, activation, and sharing with your team.
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