7 advanced Claude Code tips from 17 months of intense use

Short summary

An experienced developer shares advanced Claude Code workflows after 17 months of intense use. Key tips include using auto mode (shift+tab) to reduce mindless approvals, remote control for phone-driven sessions, giving Claude full computer access on isolated machines, and a structured investigate-design-implement loop for feature development. The author finds the current model superior to Opus 4.6 and 4.8 in both capability and usability.

• •Auto mode (shift+tab) lets Claude decide which commands are safe to run, reducing approval fatigue
• •Remote control enables phone-driven sessions with transcription, ideal for delegating dev work to agents
• •Investigate-Design-Implement loop provides a reliable structure for AI-assisted feature development

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