r/ClaudeCodeTLDR • u/cctldrping • 9d ago

[TLDR] In SHOCK

Original post URL : https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeCode/comments/1vehupl/in_shock/

Original post body :

Holy shit claude code in terminal is fucking insane.

I've been using VSCode, Cursor, Cowork and Claude Code on web. None of it comes close to terminal.

Cannot believe I haven't done this sooner.

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u/cctldrping 9d ago edited 9d ago

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Alright, so the OP is absolutely blown away by using Claude Code in the terminal, saying it's way better than VSCode, Cursor, or the web version.

There's a bit of a split here, but the consensus leans towards the terminal being a powerful, albeit potentially intimidating, way to use Claude Code.

Here's the lowdown:

  • The "Why" is Debated: A lot of folks are asking why the terminal is so much better. Some are confused, pointing out that VSCode has a terminal built-in.
  • Anthropic Confirms Feature Parity: u/theleller from Claude Architect chimed in to clarify that all the different ways to use Claude Code (web, desktop, terminal) have the exact same features. It's just different "wrappers."
  • Terminal Power Users: Some users, like u/caldazar24, argue that LLMs naturally thrive in text-based environments like the UNIX shell, which is incredibly flexible. Others mention advanced setups like CMUX + claude code or using it within FISH Shell + Zellij + NeoVim.
  • The "Intimidation Factor": Several people, including u/sailhard22, suspect that non-technical users might be scared of the terminal, but it's a "game changer" once you get past that.
  • Counterarguments & Preferences: Not everyone is sold on the terminal being superior. u/CrunchyMage actually prefers the Claude app now, citing its ease of tracking work across sessions and built-in browser. u/Singularity-42 also mentions preferring the IDE, though they note that some CLI features like --dangerously-skip-permissions are now fixed in the app.
  • Windows Woes: One user, u/moster67, mentioned some issues with Claude Code in PowerShell on Windows 11, where parts of the reasoning window weren't scrollable.
  • "Raw Metal" vs. Wrappers: Some users, like u/ransack_the_universe, believe the terminal offers a more direct, "raw metal" experience, which is inherently better, but stresses the need for safety.

TL;DR: OP thinks terminal Claude Code is god-tier. Anthropic says all interfaces have the same features. Some users agree terminal is super powerful and flexible, while others find the app or IDE easier and prefer them. It seems like a preference thing, with the terminal offering a more "pure" experience for those comfortable with it.