ποΈ Use Voice Control
You can use voice control to interact with Claude Code. Especially useful for ideation and brainstorming sessions.
ποΈ Input Images
Claude is multi-modal and you can input images by pressing ALT + V
ποΈ Input PDFs
Claude Code can read PDF files out of the box, you don't need to install markitdown (or alternatives) to work with them.
ποΈ Learn Keyboard Shortcuts
Claude Code supports common keyboard shortcuts to help you edit commands efficiently. Here are some useful shortcuts:
ποΈ Run Bash Tasks in Background
You can nudge Claude to run bash tasks in the background. For example, you have some long-running tasks and you want claude to see the tasks's output.
ποΈ Open Prompt in Default Editor
When you need to write longer or more complex prompts, you can press Ctrl+G to open your system's configured text editor.
ποΈ Use ! bash mode
Use ! bash mode to run bash commands without leaving Claude Code
ποΈ Manage MCP Servers
You can quickly enable or disable MCP servers using the @ mention feature or through the /mcp command.
ποΈ Know Available Tools
It is important to know the available tools at your disposal when working with Claude Code. This is also useful when you want to configure permissions for specific tools.
ποΈ Use ultrathink keyword
You can use the ultrathink keyword in your prompts to encourage Claude to engage in deeper, more extended reasoning. This is particularly useful for complex problems that require multiple steps of thought or analysis.
ποΈ Install ripgrep for Faster Search
Grep Tool
ποΈ Include Project File Tree in CLAUDE.md
Including your project's file tree in your CLAUDE.md file helps Claude Code navigate files faster and understand your codebase structure at a glance.
ποΈ Use Built-in Agents
Claude Code includes built-in specialized agents that can autonomously handle complex, multi-step tasks. These agents are more efficient than running individual commands because they can explore, analyze, and make decisions independently.
ποΈ Fix - Claude: 'File has been unexpectedly modified'
Issue:
ποΈ Fix - Maintain working dir
Problem