Claude Code : VS code

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 Use CMD + SHIFT +P to open VS Code Settings










Change the meta





Goto Terminal > Settings , "check the meta key" as well













different commands to do different things , choose model etc




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Use Option + T to choose thinking mode









there is /config
  • Output Style (note learning )







Init








Large Language Model are non deterministic , for same prompt output is slightly different every time

  • you can refer files in your claude code
    • drag and drop file name
    • use @ to refer
    • can also give line number in a file.

What does claude code 'vs code' extension do ?

  • it helps make context 
  • any files you open + select it builds context 

Modes in Claude Code

There are two modes
  • Edit : to make changes
  • Plan : to ask if something is possible
  • Default (third mode) : for back and forth asking ques
you can use "shift + tab" to switch









Highly recommened to clear context when complete one piece of functionality








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