full claude dev setup (macbook + mac mini + vs code + claude code extension)

@mariatechtok

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The video addresses a common question about a developer's setup, providing a practical and specific solution using a popular AI tool (Claude) integrated into a familiar development environment (VS Code). This niche content appeals to developers interested in AI integration.

Summary

The creator explains their development setup for using Claude, which involves a Macbook and Mac Mini connected to two monitors, and VS Code with a Claude code extension. They prefer this setup over the Claude desktop app due to performance.

Structure

1Introduction to Claude dev setup
2Hardware setup: Macbook, Mac Mini, monitors, laptop
3Software setup: VS Code with Claude code extension
4Reasoning for preference over Claude desktop
5Future migration plans

Product placement

The video mentions and demonstrates the use of Claude, specifically through a VS Code extension, as part of the creator's development setup.

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Reply to Serban's comment I need to ask: what hw do u use? Mac? custom desktop? laptop? multiple machines? full claude dev setup (macbook + mac mini + vs code + claude code extension)

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Here's my full setup using Claude. Number one, I have a Macbook and a Mac Mini. I have two monitors and a laptop. So my Macbook is connected to one monitor and then the Mac Mini is connected to the other one. Then for the most part, I'm not using Claude desktop because I think it's quite slow. I use VS Code with the Claude code extension. And for me, that has been working way better because I've been using VS Code for many years. However, with Fable, I'm still using the Claude desktop app because I haven't figured out how to enable it on VS Code yet. So I'll migrate that at some point in the next couple of days. And that's pretty much it.