Claude Code
Note: This tool was mentioned by Pete Kaminski as his primary agentic AI tool during the OGM 2025-11-06 call. This page provides background on the tool.
What is Claude Code?
Claude Code is an agentic AI coding assistant created by Anthropic that can:
- Read and write multiple files in a codebase
- Create and manage its own task lists
- Work autonomously on complex programming tasks
- Operate "about at the level of a human software developer" (per Pete)
Versions
Terminal Version
- For developers comfortable with command line
- Direct integration with local development environment
- Full access to file system and tools
Web Version
- More accessible interface
- No terminal required
- Works on mobile devices
- "Easier on-ramp" but Pete notes it's "more like molasses" in some ways
Pete's Usage
Duration: 6-8+ months of regular use
Primary Applications:
- Complex software development
- Bug fixes across multiple files
- Feature implementation
- Code refactoring
Emerging Applications:
- Document synthesis (see Agentic AI and Document Synthesis)
- Field of Sheaves project
- Large text corpus analysis
How It Works
Unlike simple chat interfaces, Claude Code:
- Receives goal from user (e.g., "Fix this bug" or "Add this feature")
- Creates task list for itself
- Works through tasks systematically
- Reads and writes files as needed
- Checks off completed items
- Reports progress and results
Special Promotion (November 2025)
Pete mentioned: $250 credit for Claude Code Web
- For Claude Pro account holders
- Expires November 18, 2025
- Check Pro account for availability
Comparison to Cursor and Other Tools
Part of the broader "agentic AI" category alongside:
- Droid (from Factory Eye)
- Cursor
- Other AI coding assistants
Claude Code distinguished by Anthropic's focus on safety and helpfulness.
Adoption Challenges
For Non-Developers
Pete's observation: Watching non-technical people use it was "like they had oven mitts on"
Challenges:
- Built by developers for developers
- High initial overhead
- Requires understanding of:
- File systems
- Version control (Git)
- Project structure
- Development workflows
Web Version Paradox
- Supposed to be easier
- But can be harder in some ways
- Less direct, more steps
- Trade-off between accessibility and power
Pete's Vision
"Everybody's gonna be doing this kind of stuff in 18 months, 24 months."
Current State: "You could be doing it today" but with challenges
Offer: "I would love to show some people how to do that more."
Beyond Coding
Pete's main excitement: Using these same tools for non-code text work:
- Legal documents
- Research synthesis
- Serial fiction
- Framework integration (see Field of Sheaves)
The same "agentic" approach applied to knowledge work.
The "Embarrassment" Factor
Pete is "half embarrassed" by his Field of Sheaves work because it's "mostly built by AI"
This raises questions about:
- Attribution and authorship
- Human vs AI contribution
- Value of AI-assisted synthesis
- Future of knowledge work
Doug Breitbart's Interest
In chat, Doug expressed interest: "Count me in on that invite. Would love to try my hand and see yours."
Arranged to meet with Pete the following week to explore.
Related Concepts
More Information
- Anthropic's official Claude Code documentation
- Part of Claude Pro subscription
- Built on Claude 3.5 Sonnet (and later models)
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