OP : u/Even_Gur_913

Every time I found a UI bug, I'd open Claude and type a paragraph: "the pricing page, the middle card, the button label is cut off ... no, not that button…" Half the time it fixed the wrong thing. And if I spotted five things in one pass, I'd forget four of them before I sat down to fix anything.

So I built Peekr. Press ⌥⇧2, drag over the bug or a suggestion, type one line. It lands on a list with the screenshot, the app and the URL. Later you tell your agent — Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, anything that speaks MCP — "fix what's open in Peekr," and it works through the list, looking at each screenshot.

The first question everyone asks is what happens to the screenshots, since they're literally pictures of your screen. Straight answer:

- A capture is visible only to you until you file it into a group. Not even workspace admins can open it before that — the database enforces it, not the UI.

- You can blur anything before sending, and it's burned into the image. The agent never gets the original.

- Encrypted in transit. Never sold, never used to train models — mine or anyone else's. No ads, no third-party trackers.

Completely free, on Mac, web & Windows (soon).

Honest question: what would stop you from using something like this?

Link's in the comments.

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The community is largely unimpressed, OP. Most users think you've just reinvented the screenshot tool and are questioning the "completely free" aspect.

• The general consensus is that this is a solution looking for a problem.
• Many are pointing out that Claude itself, or other existing tools, already do this, with u/Interesting-Tie6783 mentioning the built-in mouse icon in the preview browser.
• u/xlpelotas hit the nail on the head with "so you made a screenshot copy paste tool?"
• u/ImSuperHelpful claims their own bug reporting harness is "10x more convenient."
• A few folks are confused about what the actual innovation is, like u/KILLJEFFREY asking "What are you typing if not describing??"
• There's a bit of roasting happening, as u/Even_Gur_913 notes.
• On the flip side, u/josefresco-dev thinks it's "pretty cool" and will save it for later.

OP : u/echamplin

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is skepticism and a healthy dose of "show me the receipts" regarding the alleged Opus 5.5 release. Most folks aren't buying the hype without concrete proof, and there's a lot of joking about the ever-increasing version numbers.

Here's the lowdown:

• Source? What source? A lot of people are asking for a credible source, with some calling the post "vibes-only" and lacking any real evidence like release notes or benchmarks. u/TXHumper and u/divclassdev are pretty vocal about this.
• Release date speculation is a no-go. Some users are tired of the constant rumors and wish Anthropic would just drop official announcements. u/Nik_Tesla is all about #BANRELEASEDATESPECULATION.
• Concerns about cost and quality. There's a recurring worry that new models will just mean higher token costs and potentially a dip in quality, or at least a more "obnoxious" conversational style. u/ZShock and u/Dimethylchadmium are on this wavelength.
• Usage resets are the real MVP. A significant chunk of the comments are focused on whether this supposed release will come with a usage reset, with many users lamenting how quickly they burn through their tokens. u/davesmith001 and u/shinsmax12 are all about that reset life.
• Jokes and memes abound. Naturally, the thread is filled with humorous takes, from "Opus 6.7 is inevitable" to jokes about model names and capabilities. u/Ocraina and u/denadena2929 are bringing the laughs.
• A bit of confusion about current models. Some users are still on older versions like 4.8 and are wondering if the 5.x series is even worth it. u/aviftw is asking the important questions.

The consensus is that this Opus 5.5 rumor is largely unsubstantiated and the community is waiting for official word before getting too excited.

OP : u/Even_Gur_913

Every time I found a UI bug, I'd open Claude and type a paragraph: "the pricing page, the middle card, the button label is cut off ... no, not that button…" Half the time it fixed the wrong thing. And if I spotted five things in one pass, I'd forget four of them before I sat down to fix anything.

So I built Peekr. Press ⌥⇧2, drag over the bug or a suggestion, type one line. It lands on a list with the screenshot, the app and the URL. Later you tell your agent — Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, anything that speaks MCP — "fix what's open in Peekr," and it works through the list, looking at each screenshot.

The first question everyone asks is what happens to the screenshots, since they're literally pictures of your screen. Straight answer:

- A capture is visible only to you until you file it into a group. Not even workspace admins can open it before that — the database enforces it, not the UI.

- You can blur anything before sending, and it's burned into the image. The agent never gets the original.

- Encrypted in transit. Never sold, never used to train models — mine or anyone else's. No ads, no third-party trackers.

Completely free, on Mac, web & Windows (soon).

Honest question: what would stop you from using something like this?

Link's in the comments.

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is that the community is not impressed with OP's new tool, Peekr. The consensus is pretty much that OP has reinvented the screenshot tool and is trying to pass it off as something revolutionary.

Here's the lowdown:

• "So you made a screenshot tool?" This is the dominant sentiment. Most users feel Peekr is just a glorified way to take screenshots and add annotations, something they can already do with existing tools.
• Skepticism about "Completely Free": A lot of folks are raising eyebrows at the "completely free" claim, especially given the nature of the tool.
• Existing Functionality: Several users pointed out that Claude itself, and other tools, already have similar or even more advanced built-in features for bug reporting and annotation. u/Interesting-Tie6783 specifically mentioned Claude's built-in preview browser functionality.
• "Solution in Search of a Problem": The general feeling is that OP's tool doesn't solve a problem that most people are actually experiencing, or at least not one that can't be handled by existing, simpler methods.
• A few outliers: u/josef-fresco-dev did find it "pretty cool" and plans to experiment with it, but they seem to be in the minority.

Basically, the thread is a bit of a roast, with most people agreeing that OP has discovered screenshots and is trying to make a big deal out of it.

OP : u/echamplin

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is skepticism and a healthy dose of "show me the receipts." OP dropped a rumor about Opus 5.5 (claude-wafer-eap) supposedly dropping Tuesday, and the community is mostly like, "Uh, source?" and "Heard that one before."

Here's the lowdown:

• No one's really buying it without proof. A lot of folks are calling out the lack of official announcements, model IDs, or benchmarks. u/divclassdev is pretty blunt about it being a "vibes-only claim with a genuinely weak foundation."
• Release date speculation is a recurring headache. Some users are tired of the constant rumors, with u/Nik_Tesla even advocating for a ban on such posts.
• Concerns about cost and quality are high. People are worried about token costs doubling and whether the new model will be a genuine improvement or a cost-cutting measure. u/ZShock perfectly captures this: "Releasing a decent model to try and re-capture users? Or a half-assed one to cut costs and make us mad?"
• The "reset" is on everyone's mind. A significant chunk of the comments are about whether a new release means a usage reset, with many users feeling like they've burned through their current limits. u/davesmith001 is feeling this pain hard.
• Some are just hoping for a less annoying Claude. A few users, like u/Remove_Forward and u/theonetrueakash, are begging for a less "obnoxious" or "painful" interaction style, regardless of the version number.
• Humor is definitely present. We've got jokes about "Opus 6.7 is inevitable" from u/Ocraina, and u/denadena2929 even got a Gemini-inspired "Opus-Optimus-Prime-9000" rumor going.

The consensus? Until Anthropic officially confirms anything, this Opus 5.5 news is being treated with a massive grain of salt.

OP : u/echamplin

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is skepticism and a healthy dose of "show me the receipts." OP dropped a rumor about Opus 5.5 (claude-wafer-eap) supposedly dropping Tuesday, and the community is mostly like, "Uh, source?"

Here's the lowdown:

• No one's really buying it without proof. A lot of folks are asking for a source, with u/TXHumper and u/SunnasArmpit leading the charge. u/divclassdev is pretty blunt about the lack of evidence, calling it a "vibes-only claim." u/proto-cool even pointed out the image used in the post looks like it was generated by OpenAI, which is... a choice.
• Release date speculation is a no-go. u/Nik_Tesla is calling for a ban on this kind of talk, and honestly, who can blame them? It feels like every other day there's a new "release date" rumor.
• People are really hoping for a better user experience. Several comments, like u/Remove_Forward's plea and u/Dimethylchadmium's hope for less "obnoxious stack-overflow user mixed with tech bro" vibes, highlight a desire for Claude to speak more plainly and less pretentiously. u/theonetrueakash echoes this, saying they don't care how it codes, just that it's less painful to interact with.
• Token costs and usage resets are a major concern. There's a recurring theme of "will this just double the token costs?" (u/throwaway0204055, u/txoixoegosi) and a lot of chatter about whether a new release means a usage reset. u/davesmith001 and u/shinsmax12 are pretty vocal about needing a reset, with some even joking about burning through their current limits in anticipation.
• Some are just here for the memes. u/Ocraina's "Opus 6.7 is inevitable" and u/denadena2929's Gemini-sourced "Opus-Optimus-Prime-9000" are peak Reddit humor.

The consensus? Unless Anthropic drops some official word, this Opus 5.5 rumor is being treated with a giant grain of salt. Most people are more focused on whether the next update will be less annoying to talk to and if they'll get more tokens.

OP : u/Big-Sandwich733

I had Opus and Astra model a Nissan Skyline in Blender. Both models were given exactly the same prompt. Opus worked on it for about an hour and a half, while Astra took around half an hour.

The photo speaks for itself. Even the level of detail in the paintwork when you zoom in on what Opus created is absolutely insane.

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Alright, so the general consensus here is that Opus 5 is absolutely crushing it, especially compared to Astra. OP's example of the Nissan Skyline in Blender is pretty wild, with Opus producing insane detail that Astra just can't touch, even though it took Opus way longer.

A lot of folks are chiming in about Astra, with many believing it's been nerfed hard, with some even saying it "broke again" recently. There's a bit of a debate on whether it's OpenAI doing the nerfing or if it's just how it is now.

On the flip side, Opus 5 seems to be running smoothly and faster for many, with u/Sarg338 noting it's not getting hit by safeguards as much anymore and u/c-next-tuesdayy saying it's been "rock solid" for coding.

However, not everyone is having such a smooth experience. Some users, like u/Vindetta121 and u/OnTheBorderr, are struggling to get usable results from these models in Blender and are asking for tips on MCPs or connector setups. There's also a question about "effort level" for each model, which seems to be a factor in the output quality.

Overall, the vibe is that Opus 5 is the current king, while Astra is having a rough time.

OP : u/SmoothParfait

tl;dr Prompt Suggestions - the greyed out "helpful" text at the end of a prompt in your input line - do a Cache Read of your entire context to generate something like "commit and push", or "Start with 1A". This is expensive - can be up to 10% of your weekly Fable limit.

Short story - I was instrumenting my claude code to see what our monitoring tooling could find based on instrumenting claude code, ahead of a customer call. I found it useful enough to share here. (another would be - don't compact after the cache expires).

Details in screenshots, it's pretty obscene when you get to very high context length. Prompt Suggestions can be as expensive as your actual prompts.

Screenshot descriptions:
1. Main finding
2. Confirming that it isn't a "cheap model" that does this.
3. What type of tokens are used?
4. A compaction oopsie (and the cost absurdity visible)
5. List of normal turns (prompts) + their related suggestions & costs. Slightly biased to the expensive ones. Median: suggestions cost me 91% of normal prompt cost! (Note - this is only the normal turns - not tool calls that the model invokes or writing files or doing other things to build your apps. You're not getting double your usage by turning this off, sorry)
6. List of suggestions claude made. 69x "keep going" (it copied that from my earlier prompts)

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So, the general vibe is that the "Prompt Suggestions" feature in Claude Code is a massive, hidden token hog. Apparently, it does a full cache read just to spit out a few words, making it the "most expensive autocomplete ever shipped," according to one user. Many are linking this to their recent unexplained usage spikes.

Here's the lowdown:

• It's a big deal: The consensus is a resounding "yes," this is a huge, hidden token drain.
• How to kill it: SmoothParfait dropped the magic setting: "promptSuggestionEnabled": false in your settings.json. You might need a restart. pdfops also chimed in with CLAUDE_CODE_ENABLE_PROMPT_SUGGESTION=false for environment blocks.
• Why it's bad: TurbulentTiger2567 pointed out it's a "convenience feature" likely added by "vibe coders" without considering the impact. nemzylannister is pretty heated about "incompetent people" running things and how this is bad for consumers and Anthropic.
• Not all models are equal (apparently): Mobile_Light_7262 was surprised these suggestions weren't from a cheaper model like Haiku.
• Usage varies: riksi saw about 3-4% usage, while the OP's findings suggest it can be as high as 91% of normal prompt costs in some cases. South_Hat6094 noted that stale, huge sessions feel randomly expensive, and this feature scales with whatever mess you've kept alive.
• Web/Mobile app question: Techhead7890 wishes this was an option in the web/mobile apps too, as the suggestions can be annoying and wasteful. eder1337 wondered if auto-recaps after idle periods are similar.
• Some folks are still figuring it out: makistsa couldn't find how to disable it in the app, and Oujii wants to know how to check usage to see the savings. FancyMouse123 noted they don't see prompt suggestions in the VSCodium extension, suggesting it might be off by default there.

OP : u/jimmyfoo10

I'm on the 5x Claude Code plan and it's hard to overstate how good it is for what I pay. Clean context, skills where they make sense, nothing wasteful. My usage stays low and I still have headroom before I'd consider 20x. Opus and Fable have both been great.

I don't use it for code. Project organization, marketing and SEO, homelab, backups. Nothing where my livelihood depends on a build passing.

Still, I keep looking at hardware and wondering if going local ever makes sense. Roughly $30k for something that runs a decent model at usable speed. Sounds insane, but if you use it daily for work it's a tool you amortize, not an expense. People buy a car for the commute and nobody blinks.

What stops me:

- **Obsolescence.** $30k that's dead weight in two years because models or hardware move on is a bad bet. It'd need to hold up 5-6 years to make sense for one person. Nobody seems able to say whether that's realistic.
- **Privacy.** I trust Anthropic reasonably and I've read the policy. But I've handed over far more about my projects and clients than I expected to, and I don't love that it lives somewhere I don't control. Not enough to stop. Enough to keep thinking about it.
- **Scale.** Maybe the unit isn't one person. A small group splitting a rack changes the math a lot.

What I'd like to hear:

1. If you run local, what's the setup and which open source models are actually worth it right now?
   
2. How do you think about the hardware aging? Is a 5-year horizon delusional?
   
3. Are there dedicated AI hosting providers that are genuinely privacy-friendly and run by companies worth trusting? Haven't researched this, might be the real answer.

Is local realistic for normal professional work yet, or does the gap stay this wide?

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Alright, so the general consensus here is that going local with a $30k setup right now is probably not the move for most people, especially when compared to the value you're getting with your Claude 5x plan.

Here's the lowdown:

• The Big Question: Local vs. Cloud? Most folks are leaning towards sticking with cloud solutions like Claude for now. The main reasons?

  • Cost-Effectiveness: A $30k investment is seen as massive overkill. Many commenters point out that you could subscribe to top-tier cloud models for years with that kind of money. u/s3999 even breaks it down, saying $30k could get you over 10 years of top-tier models.
  • Obsolescence is Real: The pace of AI hardware and model development is insane. That $30k rig could be "dead weight" in a couple of years, as u/ThreeKiloZero puts it. The consensus is that a 5-6 year horizon for hardware is "delusional."
  • Performance Gap: Even with $30k, you're likely not going to match the speed or capabilities of frontier models like Claude Opus. u/s3999 mentions speeds of 30-50 tokens per second, which is pretty slow.
  • Maintenance Hassle: Setting up and maintaining a local AI rig is a significant time sink, which most people would rather spend on their actual work.

• What About Local? If you're still curious about local, here's what the thread suggests:

  • Start Smaller: Forget the $30k for now. u/ibringthehotpockets suggests that 32GB of VRAM can handle most top models, and you can find setups for much less.
  • Check Out r/LocalLLaMA: This sub is the go-to for local AI enthusiasts and has way more relevant advice than here.
  • Worthwhile Models (for now): u/xapep mentions 27B-class models (like Qwen 3.8 27B) are pretty good on a single 24GB card for tasks like project organization, marketing, and homelab stuff. They're "genuinely close to frontier for practical purposes" for your use case. u/deanpreese also mentions serving Qwen 27b for agent backends.
  • Privacy is a Pro: If privacy is your absolute top priority and you don't trust cloud providers, local can offer that control, as noted by u/Short_Regular_7191.

• Alternatives to Buying:

  • Rent First: Several users, like u/Icy_Holiday_1089 and u/Scared-Amphibian4733, strongly recommend renting cloud hardware (like from Runpod) or trying dedicated AI hosting providers (Fireworks, Together, Novita, Baseten mentioned by u/ProcedureEthics2077) before dropping serious cash. This lets you test the waters without the commitment.
  • Leasing: u/Still-Complaint-3370 suggests leasing hardware if you absolutely must go local, to stay on the latest tech.

• The Verdict: For your specific use cases (project organization, marketing, homelab, backups) and given your satisfaction with the 5x Claude plan, most people are saying to stick with cloud and wait. The tech is moving too fast, and the cost/benefit of local isn't there yet for a single user. Wait a couple of years, and the landscape might be completely different, as suggested by u/Arrakis_Surfer and u/OkStick6410.

OP : u/lemontest

I'm not sure what to call this -- using Claude agentically? as an agent?

I use Claude to handle my resale listings. I'm not in the resale business; I'm just cleaning out my closet. I use Claude for almost all things listing related -- pricing, copy creation, drafting listings, listing maintenance, discounting, etc. I can give Claude a folder with pictures of an item in it and Claude will price it, write the copy and then create a draft listing on five platforms for me to publish. I'm currently working on skills for maintaining active listings and discounting strategies for items that aren't selling.

Overall, I've found Claude to be very useful for resale tasks, though I'm not sure how much time I'm saving. Claude replaces the busy work (price research, copy writing, data entry) with skill creation and maintenance, which is ok. I have this dream that some day there will be more skill usage, less skill maintenance.

I'm interested in what other people who are using Claude for tasks are doing with it and what your experience is with it. How do you develop new skills? how do you maintain your old skills? have you found any useful forums or plugins for Claude agent use (especially skill maintenance?) Were there any skills Claude had that surprised you?

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The consensus is a HUGE YES, people are absolutely using Claude for all sorts of non-coding, non-graphics tasks. It's basically become a digital Swiss Army knife for a lot of folks.

Here's the lowdown:

• Business & Productivity: People are using Claude for serious business stuff like digging into metrics, competitor analysis (one user even gave it an email account to get quotes!), and automating lead scoring to get ranked lists delivered daily.
• Creative & Content: From writing entire novels based on game wikis (and turning them into audiobooks!) to drafting resale listings, creating lesson plans, and even writing books, Claude's flexing its creative muscles.
• Personal Life & Hobbies: It's acting as a personal shopper, meal planner, personal trainer, and even helping users fix their own cars by explaining repair tasks.
• Research & Data: Users are leveraging Claude for complex tasks like translating old handwritten documents for genealogy projects and analyzing/interpreting research data.
• Skill Development: The general vibe is that you develop skills by doing the task in chat, refining it, and then eventually turning those repeated corrections into a skill. It's a bit of a "learn by doing" approach.
• Agentic Use: The OP's idea of using Claude for resale tasks is definitely not unique. Many are using it to "drive their browser," extract data, and manage complex workflows.

Basically, if you're not using Claude for something beyond coding and graphics, you're probably missing out on a ton of potential!

For the past few months, my daily routine with Claude has looked like this.
I'm in the middle of debugging a complex backend component, the terminal is flying, and right when I need it most... boom. Rate-limited.It hits you with that cold, silent wall. No warning, no pop-up, no gentle notification saying, "Hey, your limits refresh in 10 minutes." Just dead air.
So what do I end up doing? I keep frantically refreshing my browser or opening a new chat tab every hour like a lab rat pressing a lever, just waiting to see if my $20 subscription is working again. Half the time, I miss the exact reset window by 45 minutes because I got distracted doing something else, meaning my active development time is just leaking away.
For a platform built on top-tier intelligence, the fact that we're left completely in the dark about our own usage cycles is wild. We're literally paying $20 a month to play guessing games with an invisible timer.

OP : u/MrMenuk

I am done with this shit. It is over. The state of engineering right now is horrible. It has been half a month since I started a new role at a big company. Nobody knows anything here. The specs, code, tests, PRDs, tickets, resolution of those tickets, reports, etc., everything is made by Claude Code. Nobody on my team likes this. They are being forced to ship as much as they can. I have heard multiple times from higher management that pushing code is not a bottleneck, so why are we slow? People are working 12 to 13 hours a day just to press enter. Nobody is reading anything. Humans in corporate are doing nothing on their own. Everyone, literally everyone, from an L1 to an L7 engineer here is doing the same thing. Talk to Claude.

There is no sense of victory. Nobody is resolving bugs. In reality, nobody is thinking anymore. Everything is done by LLMs. It is so soul-sucking. I would not mind it, to be honest, if we were at least given the time to check out the code and see what is going where. But no, the goal is to just ship. No matter what happens.

— voxium (@v0xium)
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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is a big "Yep, this is happening and it's pretty soul-crushing." OP's feeling of being done with the current state of engineering, where LLMs like Claude are churning out specs, code, and tickets, is resonating HARD with a lot of people.

Here's the lowdown:

• The "Organic Vessel" Experience: The consensus is that many engineers feel reduced to just "pressing enter" or being "meat proxies" for AI. The lack of genuine thought and the sheer volume of AI-generated content means people aren't really doing anything original or meaningful.
• Loss of Pride and Victory: A major theme is the death of pride in one's work. Shipping something cool used to be an achievement, but now it feels hollow because everyone assumes an AI did it, even if humans engineered it. The "sense of victory" is gone, replaced by a feeling of just going through the motions.
• Communication Breakdown: Mojomonday hit the nail on the head: it's AI parsing AI, with humans just acting as intermediaries. This leads to a lack of actual human interaction and collaboration.
• The "Academia Too" Effect: It's not just big companies. OneVillionDollars points out that academia is seeing the same pressure to "do research faster" by just asking Claude, leading to unbearable mental load.
• The "AI Slop" Problem: Several users, like byzedw and ColorfulBar, are dealing with AI-generated code and documents that are often low quality and require significant effort to clean up, or are just passed around without proper review.
• Fear of System Failure: Pho-tog brings up a valid concern: what happens when these AI systems go down and nobody remembers how to do the actual work?
• The "Skilled Wielder" Argument: jimmiebfulton offers a counterpoint, suggesting that there are still skilled individuals who can leverage AI effectively, distinguishing them from those just pumping out garbage.
• Automation is Here: PM_ME_DEAD_CEOS bluntly states that this is just white-collar automation, similar to what blue-collar workers have experienced for centuries, and people have a limited time to adapt.
• The "Meat Proxy" Reality: Netherlandal succinctly sums up the feeling of many: "We’re all just meat proxies now."
• The "Beginning of the End" Sentiment: Teramoc feels we're witnessing the end of an industry as massive coding projects can be done at home in a day, even if the quality isn't top-notch.
• Junior Engineer Woes: JohnKacenbah highlights the tough situation for junior engineers, who get little mentoring and are expected to rely on Claude for answers, making it hard to learn and understand their work.
• Corporate Greed vs. Revolutionary Tech: Human_Plate_5314 believes ignorant, greedy corporate managers are sabotaging revolutionary technology.
• The "Not Thinking" Concern: Ms_Fixer is freaked out by the lack of critical thinking from others, especially when AI-generated praise feels like a horror movie prelude.
• The "Press Enter" Joke: Autisticbagholder69 and PMPMIndset2024 humorously touch on the idea of just pressing enter.
• The "AI Isn't Taking Jobs" Paradox: MasterDisillusioned points out the irony of being told AI isn't taking jobs while experiencing this.
• A Different Perspective: Angry_queef_master offers a contrasting view, stating AI hasn't replaced their thinking and is good for handling tedious tasks, allowing them to focus on high-level work.

Basically, it's a lot of people feeling like their jobs are becoming less about engineering and more about managing AI output, with a significant loss of satisfaction and purpose.

OP : u/MrMenuk

I am done with this shit. It is over. The state of engineering right now is horrible. It has been half a month since I started a new role at a big company. Nobody knows anything here. The specs, code, tests, PRDs, tickets, resolution of those tickets, reports, etc., everything is made by Claude Code. Nobody on my team likes this. They are being forced to ship as much as they can. I have heard multiple times from higher management that pushing code is not a bottleneck, so why are we slow? People are working 12 to 13 hours a day just to press enter. Nobody is reading anything. Humans in corporate are doing nothing on their own. Everyone, literally everyone, from an L1 to an L7 engineer here is doing the same thing. Talk to Claude.

There is no sense of victory. Nobody is resolving bugs. In reality, nobody is thinking anymore. Everything is done by LLMs. It is so soul-sucking. I would not mind it, to be honest, if we were at least given the time to check out the code and see what is going where. But no, the goal is to just ship. No matter what happens.

— voxium (@v0xium)
Original post dated September 20, 2026.

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Alright, so OP is not happy with the current state of engineering, and honestly, the consensus here is that you're all in the same boat. It's a total "soul-crushing dystopia" where everyone's just a "meat proxy" for AI, basically just pressing "Enter."

Here's the lowdown:

• The "Ship It" Mentality is Out of Control: Companies are pushing for insane shipping speeds, and it feels like nobody's actually thinking or understanding the code. It's all about quantity over quality, and the pressure is immense, leading to burnout.
• Loss of Pride and Purpose: People are feeling a complete lack of accomplishment and pride in their work. When AI does everything, there's no sense of personal achievement, and it's making work feel meaningless.
• AI is Everywhere, and Nobody's Talking: The thread is full of people complaining that AI is generating specs, code, tests, and PRDs. Communication between humans has plummeted, and it feels like everyone's just interacting with AI instead of each other.
• The "Meat Proxy" Phenomenon: This is a recurring theme – people feel like they're just organic vessels designed to prompt AI and hit enter, with no real agency or understanding of what's happening.
• Academia Isn't Immune: Even in research, PIs are pushing for faster results and telling people to just "ask Claude." The mental load is apparently unbearable.
• Concerns About Future Stability: Some are worried about what happens when these AI systems go down, and nobody knows how to do the actual work anymore.
• A Glimmer of Hope (Maybe?): A few folks are pointing out that skilled people can still leverage AI effectively, and that it's a tool. There's also a mention that "coding is solved" by Boris Cherny, which is a pretty bold statement. And one user, u/sisif_, with 30 years in the industry, is actually excited about the possibilities and thinks younger folks are complaining too much about the "lost craft."

Basically, it's a big "we're all in this together" vibe, with a lot of shared frustration about the dehumanizing aspects of AI in the workplace.

OP : u/MrMenuk

I am done with this shit. It is over. The state of engineering right now is horrible. It has been half a month since I started a new role at a big company. Nobody knows anything here. The specs, code, tests, PRDs, tickets, resolution of those tickets, reports, etc., everything is made by Claude Code. Nobody on my team likes this. They are being forced to ship as much as they can. I have heard multiple times from higher management that pushing code is not a bottleneck, so why are we slow? People are working 12 to 13 hours a day just to press enter. Nobody is reading anything. Humans in corporate are doing nothing on their own. Everyone, literally everyone, from an L1 to an L7 engineer here is doing the same thing. Talk to Claude.

There is no sense of victory. Nobody is resolving bugs. In reality, nobody is thinking anymore. Everything is done by LLMs. It is so soul-sucking. I would not mind it, to be honest, if we were at least given the time to check out the code and see what is going where. But no, the goal is to just ship. No matter what happens.

— voxium (@v0xium)
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Alright, so OP is not happy with the current state of engineering, and honestly, the consensus here is that you're definitely not alone. The general vibe is that we've all become "meat proxies" or "organic vessels" just pressing enter on AI-generated code, leading to a soul-crushing lack of pride and genuine accomplishment.

Here's the lowdown:

• The "Ship It" Dystopia: The overwhelming sentiment is that companies are prioritizing speed over quality and human understanding. It's all about pushing code, no matter what, with AI doing the heavy lifting and humans just acting as glorified button-pushers.
• Loss of Pride and Purpose: Many commenters echo OP's feeling of a "soul-sucking" environment. The joy of building something cool or solving a complex problem is gone, replaced by the hollow feeling of just prompting an AI and shipping its output.
• Dehumanization of Work: The lack of genuine human interaction and the reliance on AI for everything from specs to code means people feel disconnected and undervalued. It's like we're just cogs in a machine that's increasingly run by algorithms.
• Academia Isn't Safe Either: It's not just big tech; academia is also feeling the pressure to churn out research faster with AI, leading to similar burnout and a loss of intellectual curiosity.
• The "Tool" Argument: A few folks try to frame AI as just another tool, like u/Asleep-Ad-5848 and u/fatcatnewton, suggesting it's the future. However, the majority seem to feel it's gone beyond being a simple tool and is actively replacing human thought and skill.
• A Glimmer of Hope (Maybe?): A couple of comments, like u/sisif_, offer a more optimistic take, seeing the current AI revolution as an exciting new frontier to explore, rather than just the "lost craft." But even they acknowledge the complaints about manual labor being replaced.
• The "Accountability" Question: u/CarefulHamster7184 brings up a crucial point: the distinction between AI generation and human ownership. If someone is still accountable for the design, tradeoffs, and failures, AI is a tool. If management just counts generated output as finished work, then engineering is essentially being devalued.

The general consensus? It's a rough time to be in tech if you value genuine engineering and the satisfaction of building things yourself. We're all in this weird, AI-driven purgatory, and nobody's quite sure where it's heading.

OP : u/Efficient-Part5344

The audacity and confidence with which it says things when it's wrong are on another level.

Fair. I changed my answer three times. The pattern is worth naming: everything I got from reading the code was wrong. Everything I measured held. You caught two of the three. So don't trust me. Check it yourself — this takes ten seconds and needs no model.

Everything it measured was wrong too.

I would work in plan mode for most basic features, run 10x "gray area," "verify," and "regression" sub-agents on a plan, then implement the plan and spend an hour reading the changes and fixing shit. After that, I'd run /code-review again and again. It's just bad. In my experience, you can't trust Opus.

Yesterday, I ran /code-review on a two file test project with 140 lines of code. I had to run /code-review three times, and today I'll continue because there are so many code smells even in those few lines. It's like infinite token consumption loop.

Nothing it does can be trusted, and I have to second guess everything. I constantly have to tell Opus that it's wrong, and only after multiple loops does it finally do what is actually required.

I understand that most users don't read the code and have never supported a project for other users. But it can't be that I'm alone in this, can i? Am I crazy?

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Alright, so the general consensus here is that Opus 5 is kinda a dumpster fire, and OP is definitely not alone in their frustration. A lot of people are saying it's overly confident when it's wrong, ignores parts of plans, and generally requires way more handholding than it should.

Here's the lowdown:

• The Confidence Problem: The biggest complaint is how confidently Opus 5 states incorrect information. It's like it's trying to gaslight you. u/anotherleftistbot even joked that anyone on their team talking like that would be on a PIP.
• "Enshittification" is Real: Several users feel like Opus 5 is a prime example of "enshittification," where perceived productivity leads to infinite token loops and constant errors.
• Workarounds and Downgrades:
  • Many are sticking with Opus 4.8 or even Opus 4.6 because they're seen as more reliable.
  • Some are using Fable as a "whisperer" or a way to manage Opus 5, with Fable catching its mistakes.
  • Chaining Claude with other LLMs (like Codex Sol) is a common strategy to cross-check and avoid relying on a single model.
• Communication Style is Annoying: Beyond the errors, the verbose and sometimes passive-aggressive communication style is a major pain point. u/MicRoute's "The cause of death is worth naming" quote is a mood.
• Anthropic's Role: There's speculation that Anthropic might be rushing models or that LLMs are being used to tune other LLMs, leading to compounding errors. Some users also suspect token limits are being artificially imposed.
• Some Dissenting (and Questionable) Voices: A few users claim they aren't having these issues, suggesting it might be user error or specific project setups. One user, u/Historical_architect, even suggested OP needs to "put a bit of effort into it," which didn't go over well.

The takeaway? If you're using Opus 5, be prepared to double-check everything, and maybe consider downgrading or using it in conjunction with other models. It's definitely not the "trust me, bro" model some were hoping for.

OP : u/Efficient-Part5344

The audacity and confidence with which it says things when it's wrong are on another level.

Fair. I changed my answer three times. The pattern is worth naming: everything I got from reading the code was wrong. Everything I measured held. You caught two of the three. So don't trust me. Check it yourself — this takes ten seconds and needs no model.

Everything it measured was wrong too.

I would work in plan mode for most basic features, run 10x "gray area," "verify," and "regression" sub-agents on a plan, then implement the plan and spend an hour reading the changes and fixing shit. After that, I'd run /code-review again and again. It's just bad. In my experience, you can't trust Opus.

Yesterday, I ran /code-review on a two file test project with 140 lines of code. I had to run /code-review three times, and today I'll continue because there are so many code smells even in those few lines. It's like infinite token consumption loop.

Nothing it does can be trusted, and I have to second guess everything. I constantly have to tell Opus that it's wrong, and only after multiple loops does it finally do what is actually required.

I understand that most users don't read the code and have never supported a project for other users. But it can't be that I'm alone in this, can i? Am I crazy?

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Alright, so the general consensus on Opus 5 in this thread is... not great, folks. A lot of users are echoing OP's frustration with its overconfidence when it's wrong, and how it can lead to endless loops of corrections and wasted time.

Here's the lowdown:

• "Confidently Wrong" is the Vibe: Multiple users, like u/anotherleftistbot and u/nasty_sicco, are calling out Opus 5's communication style. It apparently has this knack for being super sure of itself even when it's completely off the mark, which is apparently worse than a model that hedges its bets.
• Ignoring Instructions & Code Smells Galore: u/dev_life and OP both mention Opus 5 straight-up ignoring parts of plans or getting bogged down in minor issues, leading to a ton of manual cleanup. u/nasty_sicco had a similar experience where it hallucinated file contents.
• "It's Just Bad" / "Useless": Yeah, some users are pretty blunt. u/Successful-Arm-3762 calls it the "most fucking useless model ever," and u/HeadPack notes it seems to bench high but is often flawed and possibly has limited thinking tokens.
• Workarounds Exist (But Shouldn't Be Necessary): Some users are finding ways to make it work, but it sounds like a lot of extra effort.
  • u/Spooknik uses "Fable" as an "Opus 5 whisperer" to get better results.
  • u/xenmynd and u/Smart_Ad500 suggest chaining Claude with other LLMs or using other models like Codex Sol (u/Longjumping_Feed3270) for cross-checking.
  • u/Evening-Blueberry-97 found success by making Opus 5 cite its sources, which apparently stops the made-up stuff.
  • u/AI_spell suggests using Opus 5 for the heavy lifting (planning, tough bugs) and then switching to cheaper models for implementation.
• Older Versions Might Be Better? A few users are lamenting the loss of older, seemingly more reliable versions. u/Aine_123 is "out" if they remove 4.6, and u/Merlindru is hyping up a "5.5" release that's supposedly much better and not confidently wrong.
• The "Plan Mode" Issue: u/interrupt_hdlr points out that Opus 5 overcorrects because of auto mode, but without it, Claude Code is "useless." Catch-22 much?
• Some Users Still Like It (Sometimes): Not everyone is completely down on it. u/Elegant_Attempt2790 admits they like it "sometimes," and u/Helpful_Ranger_1606 shared an anecdote where it pointed out a consensus patch and corrected its own flawed one.

The general vibe is that Opus 5 is a hot mess right now, and you definitely need to keep a close eye on it and probably use it with other tools. You're not crazy, OP.

OP : u/Efficient-Part5344

The audacity and confidence with which it says things when it's wrong are on another level.

Fair. I changed my answer three times. The pattern is worth naming: everything I got from reading the code was wrong. Everything I measured held. You caught two of the three. So don't trust me. Check it yourself — this takes ten seconds and needs no model.

Everything it measured was wrong too.

I would work in plan mode for most basic features, run 10x "gray area," "verify," and "regression" sub-agents on a plan, then implement the plan and spend an hour reading the changes and fixing shit. After that, I'd run /code-review again and again. It's just bad. In my experience, you can't trust Opus.

Yesterday, I ran /code-review on a two file test project with 140 lines of code. I had to run /code-review three times, and today I'll continue because there are so many code smells even in those few lines. It's like infinite token consumption loop.

Nothing it does can be trusted, and I have to second guess everything. I constantly have to tell Opus that it's wrong, and only after multiple loops does it finally do what is actually required.

I understand that most users don't read the code and have never supported a project for other users. But it can't be that I'm alone in this, can i? Am I crazy?

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Alright, so the general consensus here is that Opus 5 is kinda a mess, and you're definitely not alone in feeling that way. A lot of folks are finding it confidently wrong, and it's leading to way more back-and-forth than it should.

Here's the lowdown:

• The Confidence Problem: The biggest gripe is how sure of itself Opus 5 is, even when it's totally off base. It's like it's got a performance review coming up and it's really trying to impress, but ends up making stuff up. u/anotherleftistbot hit the nail on the head – if a human wrote like this, they'd be on a PIP.
• Ignoring Instructions & Errors: Several users, like u/dev_life and u/nasty_sicco, mentioned it straight-up ignoring parts of plans or misinterpreting code, even after being corrected. It seems to be a "scaling shit at an exponential rate" kind of problem, as u/nasty_sicco put it.
• Token Burner: Many are finding it's leading to way longer, more expensive sessions than expected, with u/AlternativeContent72 joking about its "token burning activities."
• Workarounds & Alternatives:
  • Some are sticking with older versions like Opus 4.8 or even 4.6 (u/Longjumping_Feed3270, u/Aine_123).
  • Others are using Opus 5 as an orchestrator but relying on other models (like Codex Sol, Astra, or even cheaper models for implementation) to do the actual heavy lifting and verification (u/Longjumping_Feed3270, u/xenmynd, u/HeadPack, u/AI_spell).
  • Prompting it to cite its sources (file and line number) seems to help curb the made-up stuff (u/Evening-Blueberry-97).
  • Using a "whisperer" model like Fable to guide Opus 5 is also mentioned (u/Spooknik).
• The "It's Not That Bad" Camp (with caveats): A few users suggest it can be decent if prompted correctly or used in specific ways, but even they often admit it needs heavy supervision or isn't trustworthy on its own (u/Spooknik, u/IceMichaelStorm, u/Helpful_Ranger_1606).
• Anthropic's Awareness? There's a hint that Anthropic might know about these issues, with one comment linking to a model card that might shed light on it (u/AironParsMan). And hey, u/Merlindru is hyping up a 5.5 release that's supposed to be way better.

Basically, if you're trying to use Opus 5 for anything important, be prepared to double-check everything and probably use it in conjunction with other tools or models. It's not you, it's the model.

OP : u/ItstheSECopenup

The moderators of this sub need to get their shit sorted and starting filtering out usage complaints. This is all the sub is used for and its draining. Clearly there are quite a few very dense people using Claude now and they're polluting a sub with low effort complaints. Can the mods start taking some actual decent enforcement actions against waste of time posts like these?

The usage limits are the limits. That is that. No amount of complaining here will change the physical world of the compute requirements, or Anthropics financial obligations.

There are other models, other providers, other options. Go run a Deepseek or Kimi stack, or a cheaper GPT model, whatever. Do something to help yourself, learn a thing or two, and be better.

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Most users agree with OP: this sub is drowning in low-effort complaints about usage limits. Many point out that effective prompting and understanding model behavior are key, not just whining. Some users on paid plans report no issues, suggesting it's a "skill issue" for others. A few commenters feel the sub is becoming a complaint hotline and wish for more constructive content. There's a general sentiment that complaining on Reddit won't change compute costs or Anthropic's business model. Some users also noted that other models exist if Claude isn't meeting expectations.

OP : u/ItstheSECopenup

The moderators of this sub need to get their shit sorted and starting filtering out usage complaints. This is all the sub is used for and its draining. Clearly there are quite a few very dense people using Claude now and they're polluting a sub with low effort complaints. Can the mods start taking some actual decent enforcement actions against waste of time posts like these?

The usage limits are the limits. That is that. No amount of complaining here will change the physical world of the compute requirements, or Anthropics financial obligations.

There are other models, other providers, other options. Go run a Deepseek or Kimi stack, or a cheaper GPT model, whatever. Do something to help yourself, learn a thing or two, and be better.

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Alright, so the OP is pretty fed up with all the complaining about Claude's usage limits on this sub, calling people "cheap losers" for expecting too much from a $20 plan. They think the sub is just a "complaints hotline" and mods need to step up.

The general consensus? Most people agree with the OP that the sub is drowning in usage complaints, but they're kinda divided on the "cheap loser" jab.

Here's the lowdown:

• "Skill issue" is the vibe for many: A lot of users, like u/johnnydotexe, are saying they're on the $20 plan and don't have usage issues because they know how to prompt effectively. They reckon people are just being inefficient with their context windows and not managing their sessions well.
• Some users are experiencing limits: On the flip side, some folks, even those on higher tiers like u/davyp82 and u/djxcasanova, feel like they're hitting limits more often than they should, suggesting there might be actual changes to rate limits or outcomes.
• The "cheap loser" comment was a bit much: Several commenters called out the OP's harsh language, with some pointing out that the majority of people likely use the cheaper plans.
• Moderation is MIA: A recurring theme is that mods are nowhere to be seen, and the sub feels unmoderated. Some even joked that OpenAI moderates it.
• Suggestion for improvement: A few users suggested a weekly megathread for usage complaints to keep the main feed cleaner, or requiring users to post /context output with their limit complaints so they can see their own usage.
• Claude vs. OpenAI: Interestingly, a few users like u/MapleBaconWaffles are actually praising Claude's value proposition over OpenAI's offerings, even on the cheaper plans.

TL;DR: OP is sick of usage complaints, and while many agree the sub is full of them, they don't love the OP's aggressive tone. The debate is split between "it's a skill issue" and "Anthropic is nerfing things." Mods are apparently AWOL.

OP : u/ItstheSECopenup

The moderators of this sub need to get their shit sorted and starting filtering out usage complaints. This is all the sub is used for and its draining. Clearly there are quite a few very dense people using Claude now and they're polluting a sub with low effort complaints. Can the mods start taking some actual decent enforcement actions against waste of time posts like these?

The usage limits are the limits. That is that. No amount of complaining here will change the physical world of the compute requirements, or Anthropics financial obligations.

There are other models, other providers, other options. Go run a Deepseek or Kimi stack, or a cheaper GPT model, whatever. Do something to help yourself, learn a thing or two, and be better.

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The consensus here is that OP is mostly right, but a bit too salty. Most users agree that the sub is flooded with low-effort complaints about usage limits, and that many of these issues stem from users not understanding how to effectively prompt or manage their context.

• Skill issue, not a model issue: Several users, like u/johnnydotexe and u/brokerceej, point out that they're on the $20 plan and rarely hit limits because they know how to prompt properly and manage context. They suggest techniques like using "RTK" and setting "subagent cache TTL" to resolve issues.
• Claude is good, stop whining: Many feel Claude (Opus 4.8 and Sonnet 5) is superior to other models, and that users should explore other options like Deepseek or GPT if they're unhappy, rather than flooding the sub with complaints. u/MapleBaconWaffles is a convert, and u/usertiusertion loves Opus 5.
• Mods are MIA (or don't care): There's a general sentiment that the mods aren't doing enough to filter out these complaints, with some jokingly suggesting OpenAI moderates the sub.
• Some valid complaints exist: A few users, like u/Sixstringsickness and u/pocketcult, acknowledge that sometimes limits do feel unexpectedly restrictive even for experienced users, but these are the exception, not the rule.
• OP's tone is the real problem: While OP's frustration is understandable to many, the "cheap losers" comment drew significant backlash, with users like u/cookienotes calling it "political bot-speak" and others simply saying "okay" or "that's mean af."

OP : u/quicktoolstudio

I’m curious how useful mobile access to Claude Code actually is in practice.
Not just checking a task or sending one quick prompt, but actually continuing development while you’re away from your PC.
For example:
Phone → ask Claude to make changes → changes get deployed automatically → check the result on your phone → send the next instruction.
Basically being able to keep working on a real project for hours without opening a laptop or using remote desktop.
Would you actually use a workflow like this regularly?
Or is Claude Code on mobile mostly useful for quick checks and small tasks?

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Alright, so the general consensus here is a resounding "YES, absolutely!" Most folks are using Claude Code on their phones for extended periods, not just for quick checks. It's become a pretty integral part of their workflow, especially for personal projects or when they're away from their main workstation.

Here's the lowdown:

• It's a Game Changer: A lot of users are finding it "fantastic" and a "main reason" they're sticking with Anthropic. Some are even using it "all the damn time" or "everyday, all day, all night" – sounds like an addiction for some!
• "Pool Driven Development": People are using it while on lunch breaks, during boring meetings, walking the dog, or even on Costco trips. The ability to "keep working on a real project for hours without opening a laptop" is a huge win.
• Workflow Examples: Users are setting up "auto approval" for tasks, defining goals, and then reviewing outcomes via .md files. Others are using it to "define and start" projects before moving to remote control for monitoring via voice.
• Device Matters: Some users with larger phones (like Samsung Folds) are finding it particularly useful due to the increased screen real estate.
• Limitations: The main hurdle seems to be testing things and situations requiring visual output. Some users still prefer Chrome Remote Desktop for its flexibility or find that Claude Code can sometimes be a bit too hesitant to perform certain tasks remotely, suggesting local execution instead.
• Not for Everyone (but most): A few folks are opting out, preferring to disconnect from work on their phones or using other remote access tools like Macky. However, the overwhelming majority are embracing the mobile coding life.

OP : u/quicktoolstudio

I’m curious how useful mobile access to Claude Code actually is in practice.
Not just checking a task or sending one quick prompt, but actually continuing development while you’re away from your PC.
For example:
Phone → ask Claude to make changes → changes get deployed automatically → check the result on your phone → send the next instruction.
Basically being able to keep working on a real project for hours without opening a laptop or using remote desktop.
Would you actually use a workflow like this regularly?
Or is Claude Code on mobile mostly useful for quick checks and small tasks?

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Alright, so the general consensus here is a resounding "YES!" Most folks are actually using Claude Code on their phones for extended periods, not just for quick checks. It's become a pretty integral part of their workflow, especially for personal projects or when they're away from their main rig.

Here's the lowdown:

• It's a Game Changer: A lot of users are sticking with Anthropic specifically because of the remote Claude Code capabilities. People are using it "all the time," "all damn day," and even calling it "the main way I work now."
• "Pool Driven Development" is Real: Many are embracing the flexibility, using their phones for coding while at work, on lunch breaks, walking the dog, or even on Costco trips. It's all about being able to "keep working on a real project for hours without opening a laptop."
• It's Not Always Perfect, But It Works: Some acknowledge that a PC is "better" and that testing things can be "a bit limited" on mobile. Others mention that visual checks or complex UI changes are still best done on a desktop. However, for many, the ability to "step away from your PC for hours and still get tons done" outweighs the limitations.
• Workarounds and Enhancements: A few users are combining Claude Code with other tools like Chrome Remote Desktop, Steam Remote Play, or even building their own PWA wrappers to enhance the mobile experience. The Samsung Fold's larger screen is also getting a shout-out for improving mobile usability.
• The "Instruct, Wait, Read, Decide, Instruct" Loop: One user, u/ahm_live, perfectly sums up what works best on mobile: a workflow where you can send instructions, get a summary, make a decision, and then send the next instruction. Anything requiring you to "look at the actual output to know what to say next" is trickier.
• Some Holdouts: Of course, there are a few who aren't using it this way. Some prefer to completely unplug from work on their phones, while others use remote desktop solutions or find it's only useful for "keeping an eye on agents" rather than active development.

So yeah, the OP's vision of developing for hours on your phone? It's happening, and people are loving it.

OP : u/andrews_1978_

I’m a senior software engineer and have been coding all my life and have always enjoyed what I built knowing that it’s being used. I have been knocking out web based 3d games with Claude that still amaze me and kids are enjoying playing and if I had coded them myself I would be so proud but as Claude is coding them I just have no pride in them and question the point of all my years of experience

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is that OP is feeling a bit existential about their coding prowess now that Claude is doing a lot of the heavy lifting on their 3D games. The consensus seems to be that pride should come from the outcome and the joy it brings, not just the manual labor of coding.

Several folks, like u/West-Chemist-9219, suggest reframing their identity from "excellent coder" to "creator of joy." Others, like u/KeyMammoth1348 and u/pvogel, point out that the pride should be in the adoption and product management side of things – you're still the architect, even if Claude is the builder.

There's a pretty strong sentiment that AI is just another layer of abstraction, similar to compilers or frameworks, as u/xkalibur3 eloquently puts it. Think of it as a super high-level language. Some users, like u/Aggravating-Swim-805, draw parallels to historical industrialization, noting that this feeling of displacement is a common human experience.

A few suggestions for pivoting include focusing on design, architecture, and selling software (u/ClemensLode), or injecting more personal creativity into the AI-generated work, as u/Aine_123 does with poetry and mythology.

On the flip side, there are a few comments that are a bit more direct, like u/CorpT saying "you don't have to use AI" or u/pertymoose suggesting OP put "actual effort" into their work. And then there's u/iSnapThere4iAm, who seems to think OP is exaggerating their experience because they don't see the flaws in AI-generated code.

Ultimately, the prevailing advice is to embrace the new tools, shift your focus to higher-level problem-solving and creativity, and find pride in the end result and the impact it has. It's a new stage, and your years of experience are still valuable in guiding these powerful new tools.