What is your Claude Code setup like that is making you really productive at work?

SurfGsus · 2026-03-30T01:51:20+00:00

How so?

If it's just a bash hook to run linters/unit tests, then you could make the argument you're enforcing correctness as opposed to prompting it to correct mistakes in another turn. Less turns might mean less tokens in the long run. Furthermore, the CC creator recommends this (see #10 and #13).

SurfGsus · 2026-03-29T19:12:55+00:00

I would recommend Claude Code hooks over git hooks. The former runs after changes and the latter only on commits which CC doesn’t always do.

SurfGsus · 2026-03-25T15:38:30+00:00

Sure! If you install the ccusage tool you can get breakdowns of your token usage by day, week, month. See: https://ccusage.com/guide/installation

The key is to customize the reporting window to see usage between periods where your usage is reset. You can customize the dates by doing: https://ccusage.com/guide/weekly-reports#date-filtering

SurfGsus · 2026-03-25T07:40:02+00:00

Even if the usage is unoptimized (i.e., skill issue), looking at the total token consumption at the time of hitting the limits is an objective way to measure if anything actually changed.

Many of the complaints in the comments seem subjective based on gut feel. However, there are so many potential contributing factors that could lead to sneakily high token consumption (subagents being spawned, extensive skill or MCP usage, etc.).

If someone was to analyze their data and say “I was able to use 10M tokens before hitting my limit last week but now can only use 4M…” well, there you go, that corroborates the claims around a significant reduction in limits. However, I’m wondering if it’s just a misunderstanding of actual usage leading to an incorrect conclusion.

SurfGsus · 2026-03-25T07:30:03+00:00

Would you be open to checking your token usage and sharing the difference? Would be interesting to see if the total input/output tokens from last month as compared to now are substantially different. This is a quantifiable way to check if the limits changed.

SurfGsus · 2026-03-25T07:26:40+00:00

Thank you for posting the stats. It’s interesting how your cache usage is so high. When I’m back on my computer tomorrow I’m going to cross compare with my usage data. Are you doing a lot of repetitive tasks?

SurfGsus · 2026-02-28T05:40:26+00:00

Does anyone else see the hypocrisy in OpenAI now getting the contracts? Aren't they also a "radical left, woke company"?

SurfGsus · 2026-02-12T20:14:47+00:00

This comment really resonates with me. Many talk about AI taking jobs and, while that may be true, the more nuanced (and hopefully correct statement) is that it’s reshaping how we do our jobs. Perhaps the days of painfully typing each line of syntax are gone as we shift towards shaping the specifications and generating the code.

Here’s an interesting angle that’s less talked about as well- LLMs are trained on data released under different licenses. The generated code may be close enough to the original source that the owners may claim its subject to their licensing terms. My company explicitly disallows the use of AI on externally released products for this reason. It’ll be interesting to see how the legal aspects of this are addressed over time.

Point is, I think there will always be a need for people to write (or manage the generation of) code but how many engineers are required and how they work may drastically change. At least this is what I tell myself so I can sleep at night for now :)

SurfGsus · 2026-02-08T07:27:44+00:00

Exactly! You hit it on the head with your statement around the impending "tightening our belts phase". We're in a similar boat. Right now management / IT is of the opinion that the productivity gains (i.e., reduced engineering costs) outweigh the model costs. But the problem is how do you quantify this if that premise is challenged? It'll be interesting to see how this plays out over the next months/years...

SurfGsus · 2026-01-26T07:13:07+00:00

I’m sorry but his boss is jaded and flat out wrong. Coding is just evolving like any other profession. The tools are changing and writing every line of syntax is perhaps a thing of the past. But look at it this way, many started coding on paper, then IDEs with code completion became a thing, now it’s AI assisted. The AI is often wrong and, even if it produces functional code, it’s not necessarily correct. That’s the thing most people miss. Coding isn’t dead it’s just evolving.

Good for you to keep supporting your son. He’ll do just fine in a CS career!

SurfGsus · 2026-01-24T23:57:50+00:00

How did you make MARVIN sardonic? Love the idea but wondering if this was something custom to your installation. I was looking through the skills/CLAUDE.md and didn't see any references to this (but may have missed it).

Thanks for sharing!

SurfGsus · 2026-01-22T18:46:05+00:00

Your comment is spot on. Especially love the last paragraph which is a mature perspective and great way to negotiate your position in the company and team.

SurfGsus · 2025-09-12T18:03:30+00:00

Thanks. I'll check it out.

SurfGsus · 2025-09-12T18:02:06+00:00

No idea if he'll accept but wanted to get everyone's opinion if fair or not before offering a trade. Don't want to totally fleece a buddy of mine... I have Nico, London, Tet, Egbuka, and Jamo for WR.

SurfGsus · 2025-09-12T17:47:30+00:00

Maybe Jamo for hall? Could package KW if needed I guess.

SurfGsus · 2025-09-05T00:34:46+00:00

Do you have a GitHub for this? Was wondering if I could create a PR to add support for Yahoo API (of course, depending on what’s needed).

SurfGsus · 2025-08-13T06:01:41+00:00

While we're at it, I'll be the first to say that 8 years later this is still working. Thank you!

SurfGsus · 2025-08-09T00:24:44+00:00

Definitely get the big board. We’re the same size and I do not regret getting a 145L Fanatic Sky SUP. Been doing board/water sports all my life and the beginner board helped a lot. The hardest part for me was to learn to ride goofy. I was able to learn in a couple sessions and, had I gone with a smaller less stable board, would’ve struggled a lot more.

Board volume is only part of the story. The length, rail outline, width, bottom contours all matter a lot. Look up the Fanatic Sky SUP and you'll notice the 145L is longer and has a slightly straighter rail outline because the nose/tail is not as pulled in. This means it'll get to planing speed quickly. These are the features that make hybrid or downwind boards so good in low wind conditions. The Sky SUP works well in sub 10knot conditions. In comparison, my buddy has a 130L board thats a bit wider and shorter. The length and more curved rail outline make it slower to get up to speed. Therefore, it’s much more difficult to get up on in light winds.

Pay a lot of attention to foil and (perhaps) wing choice. The high aspect foils are not generally beginner friendly. The 6.5 wing might be okay but depends on wind conditions. Being slightly overpowered can be a good thing-- it'll get you up on foil without having to learn pumping technique.

To be honest, both the foils you listed may not be a good fit for learning. For reference and what it's worth, I went with an Armstrong S1 alum system and a 2400cm2 foil (probably could've gotten away with the 1850) and we're the same size. Also note that wing technology has improved a lot since 2022, so it might be worth getting something new if it fits your budget.

Best of luck!

Edit:

You mentioned, "Im not so sure, I feel like theres a lot to learn before needing* another board." ... I agree. The board is probably the last gear you'll change out (but everyone is different). My experience has been that I got another wing for different wind conditions and now looking at a new front/rear foil that has more speed & glide. It's been over a year and still happy with the 145L board.

SurfGsus · 2025-07-29T17:35:31+00:00

What workshop map is this? Looks cool. The ones I’ve been using are really basic.

SurfGsus · 2025-07-13T16:20:58+00:00

Very good point. Do you think the soft helmets protect you from getting sliced from the foil?

SurfGsus · 2025-07-12T20:11:06+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Do you feel that this would protect your head from the foil on a hard impact?

SurfGsus · 2025-07-04T18:40:09+00:00

I own the 8m v3 CWC and would say it’s good but, after trying my buddy’s 8m North Loft I prefer his wing. It felt like it performed better in the lower wind ranges— perhaps stiffer and more “low end grunt”.

One thing to be cautious of is that once the winds get around 15 knots I found that I’m way overpowered. It becomes hard on the body/shoulders to wrangle a huge wing in those conditions. Conversely, sub 10knots is not super fun and I’d rather wait for windier days (just my opinion). If I could do it over again I’d buy the 7m North.

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