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Create the full URL from the GitHub repository
Claude Developer Platform · in the page
about-claude/use-case-guides/legal-summarization
…completeness, and coherence. For implementation guidance, see [Tips for LLM-based grading](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/test-and-evaluate/develop-tests#tips-for-llm-based-grading) .…
computer-use-tool
Claude Developer Platform · in the page
agents-and-tools/tool-use/computer-use-tool
…ed to complete, use the system prompt to provide Claude with explicit tips or instructions on how to do the tasks successfully. </Tip> <Tip> For agents that span multiple sessions, run end-to-end v…
Process results programmatically
Claude Developer Platform · in the page
agents-and-tools/tool-use/programmatic-tool-calling
…r output format documentation in your tool description ### Debugging tips 1. **Log all tool calls and results** to track the flow 2. **Check the `caller` field** to confirm programmatic invocation 3…
tool-search-tool
Claude Developer Platform · in the page
agents-and-tools/tool-use/tool-search-tool
…definitions are small (less than 100 tokens total). ### Optimization tips * Keep your 3–5 most frequently used tools non-deferred. * Write clear, descriptive tool names and descriptions. * Use consi…
claude-prompting-best-practices
Claude Developer Platform · in the page
build-with-claude/prompt-engineering/claude-prompting-best-practices
…answers. </investigate_before_answering> ``` ## Capability-specific tips ### Improved vision capabilities Claude Opus 4.5 and Claude Opus 4.6 have improved vision capabilities compared to previous…
overview
Claude Developer Platform · in the page
build-with-claude/prompt-engineering/overview
…ps://platform.claude.com/docs/en/test-and-evaluate/develop-tests) for tips and guidance. <CardGroup cols={2}> <Card title="Prompt generator notebook" icon="link" href="https://colab.research.google…
structured-outputs
Claude Developer Platform · in the page
build-with-claude/structured-outputs
…but produce very large compiled grammars may hit this timeout. #### Tips for reducing schema complexity If you're hitting complexity limits, try these strategies in order: 1. **Mark only critical…
vision
Claude Developer Platform · in the page
build-with-claude/vision
….claude.com/cookbook/multimodal-getting-started-with-vision"> Get tips and best-practice techniques for tasks such as interpreting charts and extracting content from forms. </Card> <Card titl…
agent-setup
Claude Developer Platform · in the page
managed-agents/agent-setup
…m also accepts `speed`, `effort`, and `inference_geo` fields; see the tips under [Create an agent](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/managed-agents/agent-setup#create-an-agent), [Effort levels](http…
DCF Model Rubric
Claude Developer Platform · in the page
managed-agents/define-outcomes
…ing per-criterion scoring. The rubric is required. <Accordion title="Tips for writing effective rubrics"> Structure the rubric as explicit, gradeable criteria, such as "The CSV contains a price col…
events-and-streaming
Claude Developer Platform · in the page
managed-agents/events-and-streaming
…a session URL to open the session at a specific event. ## Debugging tips * **Check session events:** Session errors are conveyed through the `session.error` event * **Review tool results:** Tool ex…
develop-tests
Claude Developer Platform · in the page
test-and-evaluate/develop-tests
…r complex judgment. Test to ensure reliability first then scale. ### Tips for LLM-based grading * **Have detailed, clear rubrics:** "The answer should always mention 'Acme Inc.' in the first sentenc…
reduce-latency
Claude Developer Platform · in the page
test-and-evaluate/strengthen-guardrails/reduce-latency
…process and generate, the faster the response will be. Here are some tips to help you optimize your prompts and outputs: * **Be clear but concise:** Aim to convey your intent clearly and concisely i…
Get structured output from agents
Claude Code CLI · in the page
agent-sdk/structured-outputs
…ith an error: {error}") asyncio.run(main()) ``` </CodeGroup> **Tips for avoiding errors:** * **Keep schemas focused.** Deeply nested schemas with many required fields are harder to satisfy. St…
Best practices for Claude Code
Claude Code CLI · in the page
best-practices
# Best practices for Claude Code > Tips and patterns for getting the most out of Claude Code, from configuring your environment to scaling across parallel sessions. Claude Code is an agentic coding…
Claude Code changelog
Claude Code CLI · in the page
changelog
…setting) * Added `{id, text, cooldownSessions, priority}` entries, `tipsFile`, and `label` to `spinnerTipsOverride`, so organizations can rotate their own tips alongside the built-in ones * Added…
Use Claude Code on the web
Claude Code CLI · in the page
claude-code-on-the-web
…vironment-expired), and the session continues from your answer. #### Tips for cloud tasks **Plan locally, execute remotely**: for complex tasks, start Claude in plan mode to collaborate on the appro…
Explore the .claude directory
Claude Code CLI · in the page
claude-directory
…o Claude operates with the same assumptions your team does.', tips: ['Target under 200 lines. Longer files still load in full but may reduce adherence', <>CLAUDE.md loads into every session. I…
Common workflows
Claude Code CLI · in the page
common-workflows
…how is authentication handled? ``` </Step> </Steps> <Tip> Tips: * Start with broad questions, then narrow down to specific areas * Ask about coding conventions and patterns used in th…
Communications kit
Claude Code CLI · in the page
communications-kit
…de Code out to a team. It provides copy-ready launch announcements, a tips-and-tricks drip campaign, and one-line FAQ responses for the questions you will be asked most. <Note> Treat everything her…
Get started with the desktop app
Claude Code CLI · in the page
desktop-quickstart
…errors and setup issues * [Best practices](/docs/en/best-practices): tips for writing effective prompts and getting the most out of Claude Code * [Common workflows](/docs/en/common-workflows): tutori…
Claude Code GitLab CI/CD
Claude Code CLI · in the page
gitlab-ci-cd
….com/docs/en/about-claude/pricing) for details * **Cost optimization tips**: * Use specific `@claude` commands to reduce unnecessary turns * Set appropriate `--max-turns` and job `timeout` values…
How Claude Code works
Claude Code CLI · in the page
how-claude-code-works
…This guide covers the core architecture, built-in capabilities, and [tips for working effectively](#work-effectively-with-claude-code). For step-by-step walkthroughs, see [Common workflows](/docs/en/…
Connect Claude Code to tools via MCP
Claude Code CLI · in the page
mcp
…t to `legacy`, keeps stdio servers on the earlier handshake. <Tip> Tips: * Use the `-s` or `--scope` flag to specify where the configuration is stored: * `local` (default): available only to…
Recommend plugins for your org
Claude Code CLI · in the page
plugin-relevance
…independent of this allowlist; that tip and all marketplace-declared tips are disabled when [`spinnerTipsEnabled`](/docs/en/settings-reference#spinnertipsenabled) is set to `false`. This page is for…
Quickstart
Claude Code CLI · in the page
quickstart
…/docs/en/commands) for the complete list of session commands. ## Pro tips for beginners For more, see [best practices](/docs/en/best-practices) and [common workflows](/docs/en/common-workflows). <A…
Claude Code settings
Claude Code CLI · in the page
settings
…specifies the setting For example, if your user settings set `spinnerTipsEnabled` to `true` and project settings set it to `false`, the project value applies. Permission rules merge across scopes ins…
Example settings files
Claude Code CLI · in the page
settings-example
…ntage // 0)% context\"'", "padding": 2 }, "spinnerTipsEnabled": false, "preferredNotifChannel": "terminal_bell", "permissions": { "allow": [ "Bash(git…
Claude Code settings reference
Claude Code CLI · in the page
settings-reference
…rface and terminal | User or managed | | [`spinnerTipsEnabled`](#spinnertipsenabled) | Hide tips in the spinner while Claude wor…
Customize your status line
Claude Code CLI · in the page
statusline
…the plugin is force-enabled in managed settings `enabledPlugins`. ## Tips * **Test with mock input**: `echo '{"model":{"display_name":"Opus"},"workspace":{"current_dir":"/home/user/project"},"contex…
Create custom subagents
Claude Code CLI · in the page
sub-agents
…so the subagent can manage its memory files. ##### Persistent memory tips * `project` is the recommended default scope. It makes subagent knowledge shareable via version control. * Ask the subagent…
Get started with connectors
Claude Documentation · in the page
connectors/getting-started
…tor 4. Add documents to your project knowledge ## Connector-specific tips ### Google Drive * Best for: Document analysis, research * Add multiple Google Docs for comprehensive context * Documents s…
Changelog
Claude Documentation · in the page
cowork/changelog
…ouncements such as the post-update "What's new" nudge and new-feature tips. Release notes remain available from the menu. * Fixed remote MCP connectors whose `headersHelper` mints short-lived creden…
Configuration reference
Claude Documentation · in the page
third-party/claude-desktop/configuration
…e-announcement UI: the post-update “What’s new” nudge and new-feature tips. Users can still open release notes themselves. Defaults to `false`. | <AccordionGroup> <Accordion title="disableFeatureDi…
SEP Guidelines
Model Context Protocol · in the page
community/sep-guidelines
…/MAINTAINERS.md). Choose someone whose area relates to your proposal. Tips: * Tag 1-2 relevant maintainers, not everyone * Share your PR in the relevant Discord channel * If no response after…
Build an MCP server
Model Context Protocol · in the page
docs/2024-11-05/develop/build-server
…ceed to the [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) section for debugging tips. If the server has shown up in the "Connectors" menu, you can now test your server by running the following commands in Clau…
Build an MCP server
Model Context Protocol · in the page
docs/2025-03-26/develop/build-server
…ceed to the [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) section for debugging tips. If the server has shown up in the "Connectors" menu, you can now test your server by running the following commands in Clau…
Build an MCP server
Model Context Protocol · in the page
docs/2025-06-18/develop/build-server
…ceed to the [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) section for debugging tips. If the server has shown up in the "Connectors" menu, you can now test your server by running the following commands in Clau…
Build an MCP server
Model Context Protocol · in the page
docs/2025-11-25/develop/build-server
…ceed to the [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) section for debugging tips. If the server has shown up in the "Connectors" menu, you can now test your server by running the following commands in Clau…
Build an MCP server
Model Context Protocol · in the page
docs/2026-07-28/develop/build-server
…ceed to the [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) section for debugging tips. If the server has shown up in the "Connectors" menu, you can now test your server by running the following commands in Clau…
Build an MCP server
Model Context Protocol · in the page
docs/draft/develop/build-server
…ceed to the [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) section for debugging tips. If the server has shown up in the "Connectors" menu, you can now test your server by running the following commands in Clau…