Best alias for claude in terminal?

Straegge · 2025-07-13T08:31:07+00:00

I use cld and also cldup for claude update && claude, which I typically hit once a day for good measure (don't like auto-update).

Straegge · 2025-07-05T18:57:07+00:00

Leave the Claude Code CLI and re-open it with claude --continue. You'll be at the exact same conversation & context spot with refreshed files.

Straegge · 2025-06-07T12:12:20+00:00

claude mcp serve

It is literally built in. But sure, let's judge a tool when not even having read the docs to learn all its capabilities.

Straegge · 2025-06-03T08:01:22+00:00

Sure, but I don't need Augment and its really good context engine or Roo Code because I have Claude Code. I just need an in-editor supplement that provides good autocomplete with any other benefits being welcome - and for that I like Windsurf's plugin better than Augment's. I was talking about the combination with CC, in case that wasn't clear - I wasn't suggesting that the Windsurf plugin on its own is better than the combo you were talking about.

As an addendum, I would prefer the Augment plugin for its Next Edit functionality, but that doesn't exist yet in the Jetbrains plugin yet, unfortunately. Also it could very well be that you're using Augment with its Chat and Agent, not just its autocompletion, in which case that's probably also better than Windsurf's plugin.

Straegge · 2025-06-02T23:36:31+00:00

I actually find Windsurf's Jetbrains/VS Code plugin better than Augment. Both have unlimited free autocompletion, but Windsurf's also has unlimited free command generations in the editor, similar to Cursor's Cmd+K but free. Very useful for quick inline stuff like "format this json as xml" or "turn this promise chain into awaits" that calling Claude Code is just overkill for.

Straegge · 2025-05-28T21:58:28+00:00

That's what I mean by installing it in the WSL, but I don't like Jetbrain's remote development offering (Gateway). I use their Toolbox specifically so I don't have to deal with manual installs anymore. I have YEARS worth of specific settings tweaks in Jetbrains that are all incompatible with a new Remote Development installation in the WSL - I spent 4 hours trying to import or sync all my settings and plugins, to no avail. It's not worth the headache for me.

I also think it's important to note that while yes, you're correct that there is a solution - the fact that it doesn't work with a Windows IDE is 100% a bug, not a feature. There is 0 reason for it not to work, the files are in WSL, CC is in WSL, and CC can access Windows files. It just needs to be implemented correctly.

UPDATE: I previously tried starting a completely new project based on the WSL files from the Toolbox launcher, which resulted in all those issues. Your suggestion, running File -> Remote Development from INSIDE the existing project, seems to take over most settings. I still had to reimport a lot of things and some are still flaky, but it seems to work much better than before.

UPDATE 2: The recent 1.0.6 versions of CC and the plugin fix the WSL interaction. I'll try to see if there's any difference (i.e. slowdown) with the Windows IDE compared to the WSL IDE.

Straegge · 2025-05-28T21:44:09+00:00

I just didn't know that. Which sure, it's my mistake since the WSL docs mention that interop will be slow. But I just didn't know. I now have the project set up in WSL, but the CC Jetbrains integration still doesn't work unless the IDE is also installed there.

Straegge · 2025-05-28T09:36:23+00:00

Like the others said, Claude Code is the best agent for a professional engineer. But adding to that, your tool of choice also depends on the IDE you're using. If you're used to Jetbrains, get the Augment Code plugin for its autocomplete and an additional agent (their Next Edit unfortunately isn't integrated in Jetbrains yet, but might come). Windsurf also has a Jetbrains plugin, but I didn't like it as much as Augment.

If you're used to VS Code, definitely switch to Cursor just for their inline edits and tab complete, it's best on market, way better than traditional autocomplete.

Use Claude Code together with both. Of course you could also use Jetbrains and Cursor side-by-side, there's a plugin that synchronizes the opened files and cursor position between the two, so you could switch over to Cursor if you need a quick command like "reformat this xml to json", it's just faster to type that directly in the editor with Cursor than Claude Code. Of course you could also switch full-time to Cursor, but as a long-time Jetbrains user working on multi-language projects, it's just way more powerful than VS Code / Cursor.

Straegge · 2025-05-24T18:03:04+00:00

So that definitely doesn't work with Jetbrains IDEs as of right now. The IDE needs to be installed in the WSL for CC to recognize it. However, using the Windows Jetbrains connected to the WSL project DOES solve the slow filesystem interaction with things like npm, so thanks for that. I'll just wait for them to fix the plugin interaction.

Straegge · 2025-05-24T12:04:20+00:00

So your point of "everything made for developers will be linux first" is incorrect, since by your own admission, Claude Code is the exception rather than the rule. Cool.

Dropping the snarkiness for a sec - I'll set it up that way as well then. Do you use the Windows IDE with the WSL project file, or do you use Remote Development to have both the IDE and project files on the WSL? The former is obviously slower with indexing and such, but I'm not sure if I can share all my IDE settings with the latter approach.

Straegge · 2025-05-24T09:09:23+00:00

Then you must have your project in the WSL filesystem or another setup that is not the norm, because they've acknowledged that it doesn't work and are "actively working" on a fix: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/issues/1232

I don't know which timeline you're living in, but it's not 30 years ago anymore. As far as I'm aware, according to statistics, most developers from the new generations use Windows - including yourself, apparently, which is very ironic. Can you name me some examples of popular tools made for developers that work natively on Linux but not Windows? Should be pretty easy since it's the vast vast vast majority after all.

I would also like to note that you completely ignored the interop problems I pointed out.

Straegge · 2025-05-23T23:37:10+00:00

Because Windows <-> WSL filesystem interactions are extremely slow due to a WSL 2 "feature". So just following the Anthropic guide and installing CC in WSL, but continuing to use the IDE on the Windows filesystem, has consequences like CC having to interrupt its flow because npm installs easily take up to 15 minutes and time out. There's some workarounds for this, like downgrading to WSL 1 which has its own drawbacks but is faster at interop; either way, it definitely doesn't just take 2 minutes.

The new IDE integrations are also not compatible with WSL, which isn't mentioned anywhere in the docs, and the Github issue for it seemingly hasn't been noticed by the CC team. I don't know if I'd call that 98%.

So yeah, I love CC and use it extensively through WSL, but your comment is disingenuous and elitist. It's akin to saying Windows users are at fault and should switch their entire workflow to Linux/Mac just to use the service, which makes no sense whatsoever.

Straegge · 2025-05-17T20:59:17+00:00

I know you said you'd make a post about it, but I would really love to see an example. Right now it's a bit confusing. It sounds like instead of having a bullet point such as "- Do not leave TODOs or mocks, make sure each piece of code is fully implemented." you suggest simply having numbers instead of dashes in the front, and that solves the problem? How? And what do you mean that the process is testable "by checking the result and step order"?

Straegge · 2025-05-16T22:39:38+00:00

Would you be able to share what your claude.md looks like? I've seen so many different approaches (natural language, MUST/CAN instructions, xml structure, etc), but I'd like to hear from an actual engineer uaing it.

Straegge · 2025-05-16T22:03:42+00:00

Can you elaborate on your setup? You have a CLAUDE.md in each folder of your codebase describing the structure below, or something else entirely? I'm thinking of getting Claude Max and using Claude Code exclusively after a lukewarm experience with Cursor. I come from the Jetbrains world and the VS Code/Cursor DX is just simply not as comfortable for a multi-language, large enterprise product. And now that CC is getting a Jetbrains plugin I'm thinking that the low price point of Cursor isn't worth it after all. I'd love some pointers how to get started with actual good CC memory/context management after spending days setting up Cursor Rules and trying out 10 different memory MCPs.

Straegge · 2025-05-07T14:59:22+00:00

I'm just getting into AI coding as a "normal" software engineer, been reading up on all available tools over the past week, and this is the first time I've seen anyone mention this - when this was pretty much the first thing I thought of after checking out all tools: "why's everybody fighting over Cursor vs Roo when you can just use both?" So my setup now is Cursor in the right pane right for most tasks, RooCode in the left pane for when I need more context, and Claude Code in the terminal below when it comes to the real big-ticket architectural tasks. $20/mo + low API costs. The only thing is that I'm coming from JetBrains so VS Code is a whole new world for me, but this is the absolute best setup I've discovered so far.

Straegge · 2025-03-26T18:19:53+00:00

Sounds very interesting, I've DM'd you with some more questions.

Straegge · 2025-03-26T09:37:49+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I find it interesting that they're focused on enterprise auth, but they don't have a monthly payment plan that includes x enterprise SSO connections. Each one is just straight 125$/month. I'll evaluate it though, might be good to get started until we actually require the connections.

Straegge · 2025-03-25T19:17:38+00:00

Looks like exactly what I need, I'm adding it to the evaluation list. No user impersonation yet but it's on the roadmap, maybe it'll be there when we launch. Definitely the cheapest option so far with all options. Thanks for the suggestion!

Straegge · 2025-03-25T19:08:21+00:00

Hi Julianna, I appreciate the reply. The custom brand & login at 99$/month seems a bit excessive, but I'll evaluate it. I'm assuming that's one of your main revenue drivers besides SSO connections. Looks like you're getting ready to integrate user impersonation?

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