Guides: Claude Code
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How to Write Claude Code Skills That Actually Trigger
Write Claude Code skills that actually trigger: fix the description-as-router, structure for progressive disclosure, and test in fresh sessions.
Ways to Make the Most Out of Claude Fable 5 (2026)
Get more from Claude Fable 5: pick the right effort level, plan with Fable while cheaper models implement, and claw back costs with caching and batching.
Cut MCP Round-Trip Overhead by Looping Inside the Tool
MCP round-trip overhead can balloon a task from 2,000 to 150,000 tokens. Move the loop inside one MCP tool to collapse N calls into a single round-trip.
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.
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.
How to Reduce AI Coding Tool Token Usage by 50%
Reduce AI coding tool token usage by half with system prompt trimming, targeted reads, and model routing. Save $100+/month on Claude Code, Cursor, and Copilot.
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.
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.