LessWrong (30+ Karma) “Claude Codes #3” by Zvi
Jan 22, 2026
The discussion dives into the rise of Claude Code and Cowork, emphasizing their growing influence over traditional AI narratives. Insights on balancing tool optimization with practical applications remind listeners not to get lost in endless tweaking. There’s a comparison of interfaces, shedding light on the strengths of both Claude Code and Cowork. Plus, Zvi shares fun everyday automation examples that showcase the capabilities of AI. Ultimately, it’s a lively exploration of creativity versus simplicity in tooling.
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Anthropic Is Suddenly Dominant
- Anthropic's Claude Code and Cowork rapidly gained practical momentum and surprised many observers.
- People can use very little domain knowledge and still accomplish almost anything with the new tools.
Keep Tools Human-Readable
- Use Obsidian or similar to keep Claude Code's files human-readable and navigable.
- Centralize markdown notes to serve both Claude Code and your own use effectively.
Enable MCP Tool Search
- Enable MCP tool search to lazy-load many tools and reduce context usage when MCPs dominate the window.
- If you run MCP clients, implement tool search and provide a searchable instructions field.
