Claude Code Levels Up: VS Code Extension, Checkpoints & Sonnet 4.5

Oct 6, 2025

Discover the latest upgrades to Claude Code, featuring a shiny new VS Code extension and advanced checkpointing abilities. Explore Chrome's DevTools MCP, enabling AI agents to inspect and debug web pages seamlessly. Meanwhile, Vercel faces backlash after a CEO's controversial photo, leading to employee resignations and customer defections. Plus, GitHub's plans to enhance npm security and Meta's construction of a massive AI data center raise eyebrows. Tune in for insights, updates, and what brings the hosts joy!

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INSIGHT

Claude Sonnet 4.5 Boosts Long-Running Context

Claude Sonnet 4.5 improves long-running context handling and memory APIs for multi-step tasks.
Anthropic reports it can maintain focus for more than 30 hours on complex workflows, enabling longer agent sessions.

ADVICE

Switch To The Native VS Code Extension

Try Anthropic's updated Claude Code VS Code extension for an IDE-native experience instead of a terminal hack.
Use the new toggle to pick between plan-mode (ask before edits) or automatic edits to match your workflow.

ADVICE

Use Checkpoints Alongside Git

Use Claude Code's checkpointing to rewind AI edits without touching source control for quick experiments.
Combine checkpoints with version control because checkpoints apply only to Claude edits, not user edits or shell commands.

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