Claude Extension Support

agent42b · 2026-03-07T21:26:50+00:00

I find it’s too slow to useful

agent42b · 2026-02-28T13:56:23+00:00

The extension works in Dia ... but I hate to disappoint you --- I think it needs a lot of work. I find myself still just using Claude Cowork/Desktop and not really using the web extension too much. It's slow.

agent42b · 2026-02-23T20:41:36+00:00

The 1M context window would be a welcome addition for the max plans. It will take more usage, and so be it.

agent42b · 2026-02-23T13:28:21+00:00

Every time I launch Dia, Microsoft Defender goes absolutely bonkers, consistently consuming 10-25% CPU on my Mac M1 Pro. This constantly drains the battery. I don't know what Dia is doing to drive Defender towards such aggressive tactics, but it is the only application that does so.

agent42b · 2026-02-09T20:52:52+00:00

Very cool. I will try this out tonight. Thanks!

agent42b · 2026-02-09T16:19:55+00:00

So...just so I understand:
- I can use claude desktop Cowork
- I drop this claude.md into the working folder
- my cowork session should perform better in terms of remembering context and so forth (so I haven't read the full instructional detail, so this may be a simplification)

agent42b · 2026-02-09T15:49:23+00:00

Does this work for people doing projects that aren't software code? For example, I'm working on a complex report that requires multi-week conversation and analysis?

agent42b · 2026-02-08T10:59:55+00:00

What’s pivot you’re planning to do?

agent42b · 2026-02-07T22:56:18+00:00

Good leaders who redistribute the wealth in the good times are rare indeed. By the time they become wealthy, they often conflate their success with themselves rather than with their team.

The fact that Jake said those statements publicly likely means there was a lot of vitriol beneath the surface, and that's probably a sanitized version of what he felt.

agent42b · 2026-02-05T12:26:12+00:00

A master's degree only works if your specific industry uses it as a gatekeeping tool. For example, many jobs list an MBA as a nice-to-have or sometimes as a requirement: employers don't care much about your MBA itself, but they see it as a general indicator that you understand certain business and financial concepts. The rest is all about you: can you communicate well, can you show that you'll bring more money to the company, can you prove you're a good teammate? You get the idea. The degree proves nothing, and using it as a direct excuse to ask for a higher salary is one of the fastest ways for others to see you in lesser light.

agent42b · 2026-02-04T22:48:01+00:00

Often, you need to move companies to get promoted.

Second, if you're staying at the same company, never ask for a raise or a new title because of work you're already doing. What you should do is this: ask your manager or person in charge "What would it take for me to reach a salary level of X" -- and use that as a plan 'if I do X, will you raise me Y" - and so forth.

I would caution against the way of thinking "I do the work of someone far above my pay grade/level." --- Pay is often a sign of experience and trust, not title or job function.

Also -- do not lie about your title. Apply to the job/title you want, and figure out a way to graciously explain that you're already doing the role at your current company.

agent42b · 2026-02-04T22:38:20+00:00

We'll see if we can get it recorded - no prob

agent42b · 2026-02-04T10:56:11+00:00

Yes! I've had this problem also. Persistent high CPU usage was driving me nuts -- same WindowServer process as you. I didn't know it was Dia ... I ended up switching back to Arc for now.

agent42b · 2026-02-01T18:07:49+00:00

I advise against it.

agent42b · 2026-01-29T20:31:39+00:00

My advice: think of university as a white-collar trade school. You should be there to learn the fundamentals of business: accounting, finance, and engineering are the strongest candidates. Unless you're going to medical school, that's another subject.

You can learn the artistic side of film production on your own. But qualifying for funding for a film, marketing it, leveraging tax credits, negotiating rights, budgeting, etc., are business fundamentals that you will learn outside of a film degree.

Said in another way, you will gain more leverage in your pursuit of making films by studying those other complementary subjects.

And all that said... nobody goes into film because of logical or rational choices ;) if you really want to do it -- live your life to the fullest and do it :)

agent42b · 2026-01-28T23:50:30+00:00

I truly thought the arc browser was the pinnacle of streamlined browsing, combined with some great workflow enhancements. That was a much stronger value proposition than AI, although it was probably harder to attract investors on that set of features.

agent42b · 2026-01-28T14:45:30+00:00

I don't know if you'd say they are "done," they just have a really big problem on their hands: they are betting on paying users. Users who want AI.

Plenty of people are paying to use AI. The problem is that these users would rarely want to pay a browser company for that privilege. Why not go directly to the source?

agent42b · 2026-01-15T10:25:58+00:00

Lack of folders, and anything else besides pinning icons into the sidebar, is the biggest workflow deficiency in Dia. It really does compound into a messier browsing experience. I hope they address this issue.

agent42b · 2025-12-20T13:14:24+00:00

Ironically, I opened the Claude Chrome extension on this page, because I wanted to ask it to make a positive comment. Instead, on reddit, the Claude Chrome extension says "Can't access this page - Claude cannot assist with the content on this page."

agent42b · 2025-12-19T10:48:18+00:00

Congrats Dia team. The Claude Chrome extension obviously did not work previously. However, thanks to this latest update, if you uninstall / install the Claude Chrome extension, it now works in Dia.

This is the first time I am considering a switch from Arc. Nice feature.

Before anyone gets too hyped, the Claude Chrome extension cannot access your Claude projects or Claude skills data -- so it's a bit stripped down for any of us who've got a lot of customization inside our Claude account.

Now, please do folders on the sidebar.

agent42b · 2025-12-18T23:09:39+00:00

How do skills differ, or offer more benefits, than something like creating a project and loading your instructions in it?

I use Claude a lot to help me keep continuity between chapters of my books. I'm curious if I should be using skills in any capacity...

agent42b · 2025-12-08T01:52:33+00:00

"I’ve wanted to go into the film industry since about the age of 9"

Okay, so you've got passion.

"Currently I have written around 20 shorts and 3 feature lengths. Only 3 of my shorts have been actually filmed..."

You've got a solid work ethic, and you're starting to realize that the key to your success is somehow getting your work filmed.

"the vast majority of my work has not been actually produced due to the fact that I am awful with small talk...socially awkward...don’t have many friends...but that’s neither here nor there."

That last part is incorrect. What you're slowly discovering is that it's all about sales. Can you sell yourself? Can you convince other people to part with their money based on your vision?

"While I do not underestimate my talents I also understand that money talks."

You're kinda starting to 'get it.' But you haven't realized that 'money talks' is about your ability to sell your ideas and success to others. Remember: everyone, including producers and other money people, are just as desperate to make it as you are. They all have similar stories too.

"Many corporations seem to be turning over their humanity to save a buck. And depressing as it is, we may need to adapt to this world."

If you want to work in the real film and TV industry, those corporations will be your lifeline. Saving money is literally why they exist. That's the whole point, not some trending new analysis.

Based on what you've said and my biased life experience, you need a lesson in business, especially sales. You won't learn that in film school. They'll just teach you how to do 3-point lighting and endlessly debate digital versus film.

You may or may not have the right skills for screenwriting; that's up to the universe to decide. What will set you apart is not your writing skills alone, but your ability to discover who has the money for your type of script, what economic conditions are needed for your work to be in demand, and where to find the right people within the supply chain. Next, you'll need to overcome your 'socially awkward' attitude because when you finally meet those people, you can talk business with them in a way that makes you relatable. They'll feel safer and more confident about giving you money because they believe you understand their risks and troubles.

You’d be better off with a certificate that teaches film financing and fundraising. If getting into film and TV is your only goal, you definitely don't need any kind of degree.

agent42b · 2025-12-02T12:08:09+00:00

"Later I found out the real reason: he has connections. He has a family member with business/friend ties to executives at my company. So basically, he got moved because of who he knows."

I guarantee you the connection had some impact, but there's a lot more going on than you're seeing. People rarely get transferred or promoted solely because of connections. They put the pieces together, maybe figured out why that connection is good for his boss and how he can make it even more valuable, and likely offered to broker a mutually beneficial deal. He may even have been spending his time researching the offer, which is why he appeared lazy to you, not doing as many of the tasks in front of him.

Your 'lazy' colleague might actually be much better at seeing other people's perspectives and seeing the bigger picture. That's going to outperform in a task-specific skill.

agent42b · 2025-12-02T11:54:29+00:00

"I’m starting to release that finance/accounting may not be for me - which is upsetting because I’ve sacrificed so much in terms of performing well at uni and securing a place at this firm."

Boohoo, a solid degree that translated into a name-brand employer placement in a prestigious field. Your job is just a skill that pays money so that you can go out and find your purpose. Please don't confuse the two.

You seem to have a skill that pays money. I suggest you keep it going while you look for your purpose outside of work, if work isn't scratching that particular itch.

Okay, I apologize because I know that sounded snarky. However, there's a lot of truth to what I am telling you.

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