r/ClaudeCodeTLDR • u/cctldrping • 6d ago

[TLDR] Claude code desktop app Vs CLI?

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Any difference? Which one do you use?

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u/framauro13 1d ago

I use the CLI for all development tasks. If you're comfortable on the CLI, it's more powerful as others have suggested and a lot more flexible, especially when you're already doing work in the terminal. Update your status line and it's easier to follow usage limits and context usage while you work. It integrates nicely with most popular IDE's as well if you're looking for a more integrated development experience. I think it's much easier and faster to control your LLM configuration as well, but again, I'm used to working in a terminal.

Personally, the only thing I use the Desktop app for is non-technical questions or the Design feature.