I realized I was only using half of what Claude Code has to offer

May 21, 2026 · 11:07 AM UTC ·6 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 36 views

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The author reflects on their experience using Claude Code and realizes they were not utilizing its full potential. They highlight two important commands, /init and /rc, which enhance the coding experience significantly. The article aims to inform others who may be unaware of these features and how to use them effectively.

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▪The author has been using Claude Code for coding but discovered they were only using half of its features.
▪The /rc command allows users to control coding sessions from their smartphones, providing flexibility in development.
▪The /init command is crucial for initializing project structures, significantly improving Claude's understanding of the project.

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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3943846) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } QuoLu Posted on May 21 I realized I was only using half of what Claude Code has to offer #claudecode #vscode #ai Introduction I have subscribed to Claude MAX and am using it for coding almost every day. When developing applications, I handle the design myself and leave the implementation to Claude—a so-called "architect-style" usage. I don't really care about the language, because the AI writes it for me.

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