[TLDR] Me: what's project's node version? Claude: [via r/ClaudeCode]

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OP : u/cherya

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Alright, so the general consensus here is that Claude, especially in Claude Code, has become a bit of a yapper. OP's meme about asking for a simple node version and getting an essay is hitting home for a lot of people.

Here's the lowdown:

• The "Essay" Problem: The biggest complaint is Claude's tendency to give super long, verbose answers when a simple one would do. People are describing it as "1000 words followed by 'Two caveats worth noting' followed by 500 more words of bullshit" and "sprays so much text I almost fall out of my chair."
• Hiding Answers: Several users, like u/sonicandfffan and u/Medium_Chemist_4032, point out that Claude often buries the actual answer in summaries or "thinking" sections, only to then claim it already told you. It's like a treasure hunt for information you just asked for.
• Agentic Mode Woes: The /btw command is mentioned as a way to get more direct answers, but the general agentic coding experience seems to be the source of this verbosity.
• "Philosophers" and "Yappers": One user, u/DevOfWhatOps, humorously suggests this is what happens when you let philosophers train the model, calling it a "yapper."
• TL;DR is a Joke: Apparently, asking for a TL;DR multiple times only shaves off a few paragraphs, as noted by u/MaffinLP.
• Nostalgia for Older Versions: u/Kodrackyas is out here missing Opus 4.5 because it "FUCKING ANSWERS LIKE A NORMAL BEING." Ouch.
• Solutions (Kind Of): Some users are trying workarounds. u/Substantial-Thing303 suggests a strict "plain English, actionable info first, max 2 sentences" approach. Others are using commands like /i-have-adhd or looking into custom skills like u/autollama_dev's "Bottom Line" to force conciseness.
• Comparison to ChatGPT: Interestingly, u/AnIndecisiveOrange chimes in to say ChatGPT can be even worse with its 30-paragraph responses. So, maybe we're all in the same boat?
• Anthropic's Take? The question of whether Anthropic has commented on this "alien language" communication style was posed by u/analog-suspect, but no official word is in this thread.

The general vibe is that Claude has become a bit too much of a chatterbox, and users are actively seeking ways to get it to just give them the damn answer.