Context
Claude Code isn't just a chat with AI. It's a full IDE integration with file system, git, and terminal access. But out of the box, it's generic. The real power is in customization.
Skills — Reusable Workflows
A skill is a prompt + instructions invoked via /skill-name. Examples from my workflow:
- /simplify — reviews changed code for reuse, quality, efficiency. Finds duplication and DRY violations.
- /init — generates CLAUDE.md for a new project by analyzing structure, stack, conventions.
Hooks — Automatic Actions
Hooks fire on events (before/after tool calls):
- Pre-commit — runs RuboCop on changed files
- Post-edit — checks ERB files for hardcoded Russian text (i18n enforcement)
- File-save — auto-formats YAML
MCP Servers — Extended Context
Model Context Protocol connects external data sources. My MCPs include PostgreSQL (direct schema access), Blender (3D generation experiments), After Effects (video automation).
CLAUDE.md — The Project Brain
Each project has a CLAUDE.md with stack conventions, architectural decisions, prohibitions, and key file references. Claude Code reads it on every launch.
Results
- HRMS with 24 AI agents built in 2 weeks
- Triage (helpdesk) in 3 days
- This portfolio in 1 day
- Code quality higher than manual writing — AI catches patterns humans miss
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