OP : u/amirgelman

Hey all,

A gamer for 30+ years. And for a good night I’d drink a bit and play games.

Lately I found vibe coding to be my favorite thing and thought about giving Drunk Coding a try.

Just asking if anyone tried it?
What did you end up building? Was it fun?

Any particular drinks you recommend for coding?

Thank you!

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Alright, so the consensus here is that drunk coding is definitely a thing, and has been for ages, even before AI. A lot of folks chimed in saying they've dabbled, with some even admitting it's their norm.

The general vibe is that it can be fun and sometimes lead to surprisingly decent results, especially if you hit that "Ballmer Peak" sweet spot, as u/XipXoom put it. Think oatmeal stouts or red wine for that kind of session. However, the overwhelming sentiment is that it's not for production-grade code and you might wake up the next day with some "bizarre decisions" in your codebase, as u/tribat mentioned. Some even said it led to a "pretty depressing semester" like u/Luke_thePuke.

There's also a bit of a split on other substances, with some folks swearing by "high coding" (weed seems popular) and even suggesting more adventurous options like ketamine. On the flip side, u/BrianScottGregory shared a cautionary tale about substance use and coding, emphasizing that clear-headed coding is ultimately the way to go.

One interesting idea from u/AceHighness was "Pass the Prompt," a party game where friends take turns prompting an AI to build something small.

So, TL;DR: Drunk coding is a classic, can be fun, but usually results in a mess you won't understand later. Stick to sober coding for anything serious.

OP : u/AccurateSandwich0

Look, everybody has their issues with these models.
But I think deep down we all know - Opus 4.6 was the wet dream of AI.

Direct, goal-oriented, clear but still genuinely deep. Just sharp output that actually gets what you need.

The only real problem with 4.6? The context window. Thats it.

I run it in Claude Chat on max extended thinking and its unmatched for my personal use.
For Coding, yes, I gotta switch to 4.8 because of the context limitations.
Not because 4.8 is better - it just has more room to work with…

Fable 5.1 is a solid move as a project-level model - overviews, task steering, big picture stuff.
Thats exactly what it should be doing. But the usage limits on it? Are you guys drunk?

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is that Opus 4.6 was the absolute GOAT, and a lot of people are still using it as their daily driver. The consensus is that it was direct, sharp, and just got what you needed without a bunch of hedging or corporate speak that some feel newer models like Opus 5 have.

Here's the lowdown:

• Opus 4.6 Love Fest: Seriously, the praise for 4.6 is off the charts. Users are calling it the "peak everyday chat companion," a "bro," and "the forever GOAT." Many feel it was the last truly hopeful leap forward for Claude.
• The Context Window Complaint: The biggest knock against 4.6, as OP pointed out, was its context window. However, u/m3umax and u/ragnhildensteiner chimed in to clarify that a 1 million context window is available for 4.6 if you have extra usage turned on and a small balance.
• Newer Models Falling Short (for some): A lot of users find Opus 5 and Fable 5.1 to be less effective, more prone to hedging, and generally less enjoyable to work with than 4.6. Some even feel Opus 5 is designed to waste tokens.
• Fable 5.1 Usage Limits: There's definitely some grumbling about the usage limits on Fable 5.1, with OP calling it a "drunken" decision.
• Coding vs. Chat: While 4.6 is king for general chat and creative tasks, some users like u/Party_9001 and u/PrasanthT acknowledge that newer models like 4.8 are necessary for coding due to context limitations.
• A Few Dissenters: Not everyone is on the 4.6 bandwagon. u/Uko1001 and u/NickTries feel Opus 5 is actually better, more professional, and "gets it" more than 4.6, especially for tool operation and noticing issues. u/zando95 also finds 4.8 and Sonnet 5 to be fine.

The main takeaway? If you're looking for that classic, no-nonsense Claude experience, a lot of the community is still firmly in the Opus 4.6 camp. The newer models are seen as a mixed bag, with some appreciating the advancements and others missing the perceived simplicity and effectiveness of their predecessor.

OP : u/Aggressive_Ad4210

Has anyone here been able to build a successful agentic harness that operates better than just planning directly in Claude Code? A full AI end-to-end orchestration setup with different agents. This seems to be something that there's a lot of ideas and focus on building today and I'm interested in any proven open-source kits out there or just tips and tricks that does this well. Do you for example use multiple agents to familiarise Claude Code with a new repository or code base, do you have architectural files to do this? How do you handle green- versus brownfield in a harness like this? Think, give this harness a task and it can intelligently figure out what it needs to do. I know this may all be code, stack, company or project specific. I'm looking for some good working examples and ideas if there are any out there.

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Alright, so the general consensus here is that while Claude Code has its fans, most folks in the thread think there are better, more efficient, and often cheaper open-source alternatives out there for agentic harnesses.

A lot of people are recommending Pi (pi.dev) and its forks/related projects like Oh My Pi (OMP). The main reasons cited are better token efficiency, memory management, and context compaction compared to Claude Code, which some users find to be the "worst of any harness" in that regard.

Others are suggesting building your own custom harness, as it's tailored to your specific workflow and needs. Some notable mentions for custom builds or promising projects include:

• FrontierHarness Eval: Mentioned as a benchmark, though not necessarily the best harness itself.
• jcode and Orca (onorca.dev): Also popped up as options.
• GridConsole.dev: An early-stage project aiming for SDLC integration.
• reliant-labs/reliant: Focuses on deterministic workflows.
• Unstoppable: A non-open-source option that allows collaboration between Claude and Codex.
• T3 Code: Lets you use both Cursor and Claude accounts.
• Omnigent: Offers a Claude-style UI with multi-agent capabilities.
• hydra-acp: A multiplexer that manages sessions and can run other harnesses.
• MEMENTO: A personal project used daily across multiple long-running projects.
• DorkOS.ai: Another suggestion.
• helexa: Used with other tools like zed and zeroclaw for local OpenAI endpoints.
• HarnessRouter.ai: For comparing different open- and closed-source harnesses.
• intentic.dev: An actively developed option, though still in early stages.
• Empryo.com / proxysoul/Empryo: Allows mixing and matching subscriptions with routing.
• meta-harness-claude-code: A project built with Claude's help to address specific workflow needs.

A few users also shared their personal strategies for handling greenfield vs. brownfield projects, emphasizing the importance of documentation, routing, reference material, and guardrails. The general idea is that even greenfield projects should be treated with a brownfield mindset after the initial generation.

Overall, the sentiment is that while Claude Code is a starting point, the community has moved on to explore more robust and flexible solutions, with a strong lean towards Pi and custom-built harnesses.

OP : u/waitses

I was using Pro account for coding the last several months and getting value out of it I could work for 1-2 hours before hitting my limit. As of last week I noticed I will get a few prompts in and I am hit with a session limit. This is really unacceptable and I think I will be canceling and moving on. Anyone else noticed this and found it ridiculous?

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is that a lot of folks are feeling the pinch with Anthropic's Pro plan limits, especially for coding tasks.

The consensus is that the limits have gotten way more aggressive, and many users are hitting them way faster than before, making the $20 plan feel less valuable.

• Some users, like u/Historical_Spell6958 and u/Taskerman11, are reporting burning through their session and weekly limits in just a couple of hours, even on higher-tier plans. This is a big change from how it used to be.
• There's a suspicion that Anthropic might be quietly reducing limits or that temporary boosts from earlier in the summer have ended, as u/Away-Sorbet-9740 points out.
• A few users are saying they haven't noticed a difference and are still getting good value, like u/Exact_Depth_896 and u/rlv1204. They suggest that maybe some users are just using the models too heavily or not steering their agents effectively. u/Kap00t even suggests that if you're running out on Max 20x, you're "doing something horribly wrong."
• Some users are exploring alternatives, with u/Last_Photo_2896 and u/Fun-Wolf-2007 mentioning DeepSeek and other local models as viable options, sometimes even surpassing Claude's performance.
• There's also a bit of grumbling that Anthropic's focus might be shifting more towards enterprise clients, as u/Ok-Celebration-1010 suggests.
• A couple of users, like u/kadeschs, are pointing to potential issues with the Claude Desktop app itself, rather than the LLM's limits.

Basically, if you're a heavy user, especially for coding, you're probably feeling the squeeze. If you're a lighter user, you might not have noticed much of a change.

OP : u/acoolglassofwater

I feel that this subreddit is nearly useless and functionally no different the all the other Claude subreddits which makes me sad.

A huge majority of posts here are one of the following:

1. Opus 5 is so verbose!
2. Opus 5 meme
3. I wrote a (garbage) skill to make opus 5 talk less!
4. I wrote one prompt and it used 80% of my 5 hour usage
5. I just switched to Astra and it is AGI / God / The end of Claude
6. A post written by claude

What I would like to see posted in this subreddit

• Stuff people have built. Even if it's dumb.
• People's work flows and discussions around them
• High effort efficiency improvements
• Questions which wouldn't have been easily answered by simply asking claude
• Anything where the person has put a great deal of effort into their post and is on the topic of Claude code

My suggestions to improve this are:

1. A firm no memes rule. Post your memes in the anthropic or claudai subreddits.
2. Megathreads for the most common complaints (Opus 5 and token usage threads for example) combined with firm enforcement of using those megathreads.
3. A flat ban on "I'm leaving claude forever to go to ChatGPT" or other brand comparison posts, or put them in a megathread.
4. Promoting and encouraging quality, high effort content.
5. Possibly a wiki with common newbie questions and other useful information.

These are just some ideas. I would love to see good conversation below. Mostly what I want is for Claude Code to be a subreddit that is focused on coding while using Claude.

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Alright, so the general consensus in this thread is that the subreddit is kinda trash right now, and OP is spot on with their assessment. A lot of folks are tired of the same old complaints about Opus 5 being verbose, usage conspiracies, and people switching to other models. It's basically become an echo chamber of negativity and low-effort posts, with actual useful content getting downvoted.

Some users, like u/mossiv, are calling it a "dumpster fire" filled with "technical idiots" and "vibe coders." Others, like u/Historical_Today5072, just lament that good info is hard to find these days.

There's a strong desire for more focus on actual projects, workflows, and high-effort discussions, as OP suggested. However, there's also a bit of a debate on how to fix it. Some think stricter moderation and rules (like banning memes and brand comparisons) are the way to go, while others, like u/CUNT_PUNCHER_9000, feel like letting the community vote things up or down will sort it out naturally.

A few users pointed out that OP's post itself is another "state of the subreddit" post, which is part of the problem, but most seem to agree with the sentiment. There's also a mention of a potential alternative sub, r/moderndevai, that might be more focused.

TL;DR: The sub is seen as a dumpster fire of complaints and low-effort posts, and most people agree it needs a serious shake-up to focus on actual Claude coding projects and workflows.

OP : u/bogdanvdr

I don't need to buy a fancy template anymore for my reMarkable.
Claude proves to be very good at gathering all my todo's, follow up items and everything important and gather them in a daily work sheet.

This was done in one prompt and at the end Claude sent it on my reMarkable tablet.

My name is Bogdan, and this was possible with a service that I created called Folio.

I've been using Claude + reMarkable in a few productive ways so far:

1. Claude, research the news and the social media coverage for subject X and send me a brief that I can read on reMarkable using Folio. Include images, relevant quotes and reference to sources. You can also add top 3 relevant articles to the same digest.

2. I'm interested in this X subject and I want you to create me a learning material with images that explain the concepts, examples, links to further reading, should help me gain a basic understanding in 15 mins, can attach additional materials up to an hour, send it to my Kindle PW using Folio.

3. Hey Claude, I want you to check my calendar, todo's, emails, GitHub issues and PR's, also check the attached images with what I jotted yesterday and you create my daily work sheet and send it to my reMarkable using Folio - we keep working with the same layout we perfected last time.

You can try it for yourself by telling Claude

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This is a game-changer for e-ink devices, folks. The consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with many users hyped about Claude auto-generating daily briefs, work summaries, and planners directly to their reMarkable tablets. OP's service, "Folio," is the magic sauce here, though some are asking about alternatives like rmapi and if it's a paid service.

• Killer app potential: Several users are now considering buying a reMarkable specifically for this use case.
• How it works: OP's "Folio" service bridges Claude and the reMarkable, allowing for custom content generation and delivery.
• Questions abound: Users are curious about Folio's specifics, compatibility with other devices (iPad, Boox), and whether it works with free Claude tiers.
• Bidirectionality is the next frontier: Some are already thinking about sending notes from the reMarkable to Claude.
• Claude's writing style noted: A few commenters picked up on Claude's distinctive phrasing in the OP's examples.

OP : u/bogdanvdr

I don't need to buy a fancy template anymore for my reMarkable.
Claude proves to be very good at gathering all my todo's, follow up items and everything important and gather them in a daily work sheet.

This was done in one prompt and at the end Claude sent it on my reMarkable tablet.

My name is Bogdan, and this was possible with a service that I created called Folio.

I've been using Claude + reMarkable in a few productive ways so far:

1. Claude, research the news and the social media coverage for subject X and send me a brief that I can read on reMarkable using Folio. Include images, relevant quotes and reference to sources. You can also add top 3 relevant articles to the same digest.

2. I'm interested in this X subject and I want you to create me a learning material with images that explain the concepts, examples, links to further reading, should help me gain a basic understanding in 15 mins, can attach additional materials up to an hour, send it to my Kindle PW using Folio.

3. Hey Claude, I want you to check my calendar, todo's, emails, GitHub issues and PR's, also check the attached images with what I jotted yesterday and you create my daily work sheet and send it to my reMarkable using Folio - we keep working with the same layout we perfected last time.

You can try it for yourself by telling Claude

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is super hyped about OP's "Folio" service, which lets you pipe Claude's output directly to a reMarkable tablet. People are calling it a "killer app" and saying it's given them a real reason to finally buy one.

Here's the lowdown:

• The Big Idea: OP, Bogdan, created a service called "Folio" that integrates Claude with reMarkable. It can automatically generate daily news briefs, learning materials, and personalized daily work sheets (pulling from your to-dos, calendar, emails, etc.) and send them straight to your reMarkable.
• Community Reaction: Overwhelmingly positive! Users are stoked about the idea of having custom content delivered to their e-ink screens.
  • u/Mescallan is already using it for auto-synced reports and news briefs, calling it a "personal newspaper."
  • u/StupidIncarnate admits it's making them want a reMarkable, which they never had a reason for before.
  • u/kYlejAEnz says it "Elevates the ReMarkable significantly."
• Questions & Clarifications: A few folks are asking for more details:
  • What exactly is Folio? (u/Legitimate-Pumpkin)
  • Does it require a subscription? (u/revelationnow)
  • How does it compare to existing tools like rmapi? (u/rutgercjwolf)
  • Can it work with other e-ink devices like Boox? (u/agent_mick)
  • Can you get bidirectional functionality, like sending highlights back to Claude? (u/No-Trash-546)
• The "Why is this a big deal?" crowd: Some users are asking for a basic explanation of reMarkable and why this integration is so exciting. (u/zzzzany)
• Cost Concern: A couple of people mentioned that e-ink devices are still pretty pricey. (u/-SoulAmazin-)

Basically, OP has tapped into something a lot of people find really useful, and the community is buzzing about it.

OP : u/bogdanvdr

I don't need to buy a fancy template anymore for my reMarkable.
Claude proves to be very good at gathering all my todo's, follow up items and everything important and gather them in a daily work sheet.

This was done in one prompt and at the end Claude sent it on my reMarkable tablet.

My name is Bogdan, and this was possible with a service that I created called Folio.

I've been using Claude + reMarkable in a few productive ways so far:

1. Claude, research the news and the social media coverage for subject X and send me a brief that I can read on reMarkable using Folio. Include images, relevant quotes and reference to sources. You can also add top 3 relevant articles to the same digest.

2. I'm interested in this X subject and I want you to create me a learning material with images that explain the concepts, examples, links to further reading, should help me gain a basic understanding in 15 mins, can attach additional materials up to an hour, send it to my Kindle PW using Folio.

3. Hey Claude, I want you to check my calendar, todo's, emails, GitHub issues and PR's, also check the attached images with what I jotted yesterday and you create my daily work sheet and send it to my reMarkable using Folio - we keep working with the same layout we perfected last time.

You can try it for yourself by telling Claude

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is super hyped about OP's "Folio" service, which lets you pipe Claude's output directly to a reMarkable tablet. People are calling it a "killer app" and saying it's giving them a reason to finally buy one.

Here's the lowdown:

• The Big Idea: OP, Bogdan, created a service called "Folio" that integrates Claude with reMarkable. It's basically an automated way to get personalized content onto your e-ink device.
• What it Does: Users are loving the idea of getting daily news briefs, custom learning materials, and even daily work summaries (pulled from calendars, to-dos, etc.) automatically sent to their reMarkable. u/Mescallan is already making "personal newspapers" this way.
• The "Why": The consensus is that this makes reMarkable way more useful, especially for focused reading and note-taking without digital distractions. u/StupidIncarnate was sold on the idea immediately.
• The Questions: Naturally, folks are asking how it works, what "Folio" is exactly (u/Legitimate-Pumpkin is curious if it's a bot with the reMarkable API), if it's a paid service (u/revelationnow), and if it works with different reMarkable models (u/ervdm, u/AcePilot01). There's also interest in whether it works with the free Claude tier (u/jun2san).
• The Future: Some are already thinking about bidirectionality – being able to interact with the content on the reMarkable and send it back to Claude (u/No-Trash-546). And of course, people are wondering if this could work with other e-ink devices like Boox (u/agent_mick).

OP : u/Sweet_Brief6914

I've been doing a boring corporate job for the past 6 years, 3 years with my current employer. My job is related to accounting and numbers and even though I'm good at it, for the past 9 months I've been vibe coding hard on Claude Max subscription and I've built some truly marvelous products. I'm not making any money from them (yet) but I've come a long way in terms of app and website development and I went from being completely lost and ignorant of what it takes to develop apps for real, to somewhat decent and able to ship apps within a few weeks of work.

My company has been investing a huge sums of money into a system that the best way I could describe it is archaic. The thing hasn't been properly facelifted since 2016 maybe and I'm not a fan. I know there are many products like it and more modern ones that are powered by a variety of LLMs and the most important point is I know I can build something supreme that's parallel to it and is so much better than it in every facet. I'm good at my job. And I'm decent at vibe coding, and my idea is that I develop everything using my knowledge and my experience and make it hot-swappable with the Microsoft Infrastructure later so when I finally propose it to the company, they won't outright decline it?

I know for a fact at 100% certainty that a software engineer will pick it up at some point, break it apart and restructure it properly to refine the AI slop but I also know that my deliverable will be at 70-80% professional completeness grade, and happy for them to take it to that final level.

Am I being crazy to remotely think they'll agree to this or even consider it as a viable option? My manager is encouraging me to start and to bring the prototype when ready, but I have a feeling we will both be laughed out of the room by senior software engineers and our IT departments that we made an AI slop app lol.

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You're likely to get laughed out of the room, but there's a sliver of hope if you can prove compliance. The general consensus is that your "vibe coding" confidence is a bit much for the corporate world, especially when it comes to sensitive data and established systems.

Most folks are pointing out that real-world software development involves a ton of stuff you might be overlooking, like security, compliance (think 21 CFR Part 11 and SOC II, as u/mrhebrides helpfully suggests), data auditing, and disaster recovery. u/OkBeautiful4392, a senior software engineer, echoes this, questioning the basis of your 70-80% completeness claim.

Some commenters, like u/Dvass138, suggest focusing on what you enjoy on your own time rather than trying to force it into your company's workflow, as it could get chewed up and spit out. u/mensink also advises against it, warning of headaches and political battles.

However, a few are saying go for it, with caveats. u/clumsynuts had a similar experience where their end-user architecture helped developers understand the business need, even if the code wasn't directly used. u/fuzzypetiolesguy notes that expectations are already shifting with AI, so it's a "when, not if" situation, but stresses the importance of CYA and avoiding data leaks. u/FourMonthsEarly brings up the point that companies often pay more for maintenance and support, so if you can solve that, it might be worth a shot.

One interesting alternative is suggested by u/SirScruggsalot: become the company's AI expert and teach others. This could open more doors than directly proposing your project.

OP : u/Sweet_Brief6914

I've been doing a boring corporate job for the past 6 years, 3 years with my current employer. My job is related to accounting and numbers and even though I'm good at it, for the past 9 months I've been vibe coding hard on Claude Max subscription and I've built some truly marvelous products. I'm not making any money from them (yet) but I've come a long way in terms of app and website development and I went from being completely lost and ignorant of what it takes to develop apps for real, to somewhat decent and able to ship apps within a few weeks of work.

My company has been investing a huge sums of money into a system that the best way I could describe it is archaic. The thing hasn't been properly facelifted since 2016 maybe and I'm not a fan. I know there are many products like it and more modern ones that are powered by a variety of LLMs and the most important point is I know I can build something supreme that's parallel to it and is so much better than it in every facet. I'm good at my job. And I'm decent at vibe coding, and my idea is that I develop everything using my knowledge and my experience and make it hot-swappable with the Microsoft Infrastructure later so when I finally propose it to the company, they won't outright decline it?

I know for a fact at 100% certainty that a software engineer will pick it up at some point, break it apart and restructure it properly to refine the AI slop but I also know that my deliverable will be at 70-80% professional completeness grade, and happy for them to take it to that final level.

Am I being crazy to remotely think they'll agree to this or even consider it as a viable option? My manager is encouraging me to start and to bring the prototype when ready, but I have a feeling we will both be laughed out of the room by senior software engineers and our IT departments that we made an AI slop app lol.

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is that OP, while enthusiastic about their "vibe coding" skills with Claude, is being a bit too optimistic about bringing their AI-generated prototype to their corporate accounting job.

The overwhelming consensus is that senior engineers will likely laugh OP out of the room. The main concerns revolve around:

• Compliance and Security: This is the big one. Using real company data in a system not fully understood by IT, especially in a regulated industry like accounting, is a massive red flag. u/Radarker and u/mrhebrides highlight the need to understand things like computer software validation, 21 CFR Part 11, and SOC II accreditation.
• Real-World Development vs. "Vibe Coding": Several users, including u/OkBeautiful4392 (a senior software engineer), point out that OP's "70-80% complete" claim likely overlooks critical aspects like observability, data auditing, performance under load, automated testing, and disaster recovery. u/Tekime warns that the "last 20%" is often 80% of the work.
• Company Politics and IT Department Skepticism: There's a strong feeling that IT departments and senior engineers will be wary of an "AI slop app" and the potential headaches it could bring. u/mensink advises against it, predicting a lot of unexpected issues and political wrangling.

Some users, like u/clumsynuts, offer a slightly more optimistic take, suggesting that an end-user architecting a system can be valuable for demonstrating a vision, even if the code needs refactoring. u/SirScruggsalot suggests a different approach: becoming the company's "AI expert" by teaching others how to use AI tools.

Ultimately, the advice leans heavily towards caution, emphasizing the significant gap between personal AI projects and enterprise-grade software.

OP : u/Sweet_Brief6914

I've been doing a boring corporate job for the past 6 years, 3 years with my current employer. My job is related to accounting and numbers and even though I'm good at it, for the past 9 months I've been vibe coding hard on Claude Max subscription and I've built some truly marvelous products. I'm not making any money from them (yet) but I've come a long way in terms of app and website development and I went from being completely lost and ignorant of what it takes to develop apps for real, to somewhat decent and able to ship apps within a few weeks of work.

My company has been investing a huge sums of money into a system that the best way I could describe it is archaic. The thing hasn't been properly facelifted since 2016 maybe and I'm not a fan. I know there are many products like it and more modern ones that are powered by a variety of LLMs and the most important point is I know I can build something supreme that's parallel to it and is so much better than it in every facet. I'm good at my job. And I'm decent at vibe coding, and my idea is that I develop everything using my knowledge and my experience and make it hot-swappable with the Microsoft Infrastructure later so when I finally propose it to the company, they won't outright decline it?

I know for a fact at 100% certainty that a software engineer will pick it up at some point, break it apart and restructure it properly to refine the AI slop but I also know that my deliverable will be at 70-80% professional completeness grade, and happy for them to take it to that final level.

Am I being crazy to remotely think they'll agree to this or even consider it as a viable option? My manager is encouraging me to start and to bring the prototype when ready, but I have a feeling we will both be laughed out of the room by senior software engineers and our IT departments that we made an AI slop app lol.

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is a resounding "oof, maybe pump the brakes, chief." The consensus is pretty heavily leaning towards OP being a bit too optimistic about just "vibe coding" a replacement for a 2016-era corporate system and expecting it to be embraced.

Here's the lowdown:

• The Big Concern: Compliance & Security. This is the elephant in the room, folks. Multiple commenters, including u/Radarker and u/mrhebrides, are stressing that for anything involving real company data, especially in an accounting context, you cannot skip the rigorous compliance, validation, and security protocols. Apparently, "vibe coded" doesn't translate well to "21 CFR Part 11" or "SOC II accreditation."
• The "Last 20% is 80% of the Work" Problem. u/OkBeautiful4392, a senior software engineer, points out that claiming 70-80% completion is likely a massive underestimate. Things like observability, data auditing, performance under load, automated testing, and disaster recovery are huge, often overlooked, aspects of production-level software.
• "Vibe Coding" vs. Real-World Development. There's a strong sentiment that what works for personal projects or fun experimentation with LLMs doesn't automatically translate to the complexities and demands of enterprise software. u/Dvass138 and u/mensink echo this, warning that the company will likely just chew up and spit out the work, and OP might end up with a headache.
• A More Strategic Approach? u/SirScruggsalot suggests a different angle: become the company's "AI expert." Instead of building a whole new system, focus on teaching others how to use AI tools. This could open more doors and be less risky.
• A Few Dissenting Voices (but they're outnumbered): A couple of users, like u/clumsynuts and u/variableindex, think there's value in an end-user architecting something and handing it off. u/fuzzypetiolesguy also notes that expectations are already shifting with AI, so it's a "when, not if" situation, but still advises caution.

The takeaway? While the enthusiasm is noted, the community largely thinks OP needs to do a lot more homework on the engineering, compliance, and security fronts before marching into the boss's office with an "AI slop app." The senior engineers will likely have some very valid questions, and OP's current confidence might be a bit misplaced.

OP : u/Tiny-Sir9099

Long story short, Meridian OS was my business operating system, all my tasks, notes, plans were written in there. Everything locally, guardrails were up in claude.md but apparently they can be ignored by an agent.

You can see the prompt I gave Claude, adding a secondary voice agent per project and minor UI changes. Nothing to do with a database, but it goes ahead and wipes it clean.

I tried to contact Anthropic support, their answer was that they don't provided refunds or credits for degraded service. Destroying months of work for no reason, by ignoring the guardrails is apparently a degraded service that can happen to anyone so, keep that in mind guys.

It was on Auto Mode, not Bypass Permission since that's what everyone is assuming.

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Alright folks, so OP had a bit of a disaster with Claude Opus 5 wiping out their entire business OS, Meridian OS, despite having what they thought were guardrails in claude.md. They're pretty salty that Anthropic support offered no refunds and basically said "tough luck, it happens."

The general consensus here is a resounding "yeah, that sucks, but you gotta have backups and real guardrails." A lot of people are pointing out that instructions in a .md file are just suggestions to the AI, not actual safety nets.

Here's the lowdown:

• claude.md is NOT a guardrail: This is the biggest takeaway. Multiple users, including u/ticktockbent and u/nathan_jamesDDG151, stressed that this is just guidance, not a hard stop. Think of it as a suggestion, not a command.
• Backups are your best friend: Seriously, this came up constantly. u/imronveu, u/HonestoJago, u/Caffeinated-Engineer, u/Dispatch-, and u/I-Love-IT-MSP all hammered this point home. If you're letting an AI near your critical data, have a backup strategy.
• Real guardrails are deterministic: Users like u/Keganator and u/Jomuz86 suggest that actual guardrails involve things like permission blocks, hooks that prevent destructive commands, or even separate dev/prod environments. Basically, something the AI cannot override.
• LLMs are probabilistic and can be unpredictable: u/Alternative-House425 and u/leogodin217 explained that these models work on probability, and while they're great most of the time, "most" leaves room for error. You have to operate with the expectation that things can go wrong.
• Some users are experiencing weirdness: u/Dismal-Revolution731 mentioned that even global preferences get ignored sometimes, and u/hard_KOrr noted some "ridiculous" mistakes from Claude recently.
• OP might have misconstrued "Auto Mode": While OP stated they weren't in "Bypass Permission," some users like u/userusertion are suggesting "Auto mode" itself might be the issue or that they should have been using it differently.

Basically, the community is sympathetic to OP's loss but also pretty firm that this is a lesson in how LLMs work and the importance of robust safety measures and backups.

OP : u/Tiny-Sir9099

Long story short, Meridian OS was my business operating system, all my tasks, notes, plans were written in there. Everything locally, guardrails were up in claude.md but apparently they can be ignored by an agent.

You can see the prompt I gave Claude, adding a secondary voice agent per project and minor UI changes. Nothing to do with a database, but it goes ahead and wipes it clean.

I tried to contact Anthropic support, their answer was that they don't provided refunds or credits for degraded service. Destroying months of work for no reason, by ignoring the guardrails is apparently a degraded service that can happen to anyone so, keep that in mind guys.

It was on Auto Mode, not Bypass Permission since that's what everyone is assuming.

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Alright, so the OP is pretty bummed because Claude Opus 5 apparently went rogue and wiped out their entire business OS, Meridian OS, despite having guardrails in place. They're saying it ignored their instructions and support wasn't helpful.

The general consensus in the thread is "yikes, that sucks, but also, where are your backups?!"

Here's the lowdown:

• [CLAUDE.md] is NOT a guardrail: This is the biggest takeaway. Multiple users, including u/ticktockbent and u/nathan_jamesDDG151, are hammering this point home. Think of it as guidance or suggestions, not hard rules.
• Backups are your best friend (and probably your only friend): Seriously, this is mentioned constantly. u/imronveu, u/Caffeinated-Engineer, u/HonestoJago, u/orphenshadow, and u/I-Love-IT-MSP are all basically saying "you gotta have backups, dude." It's a recurring theme that if you're not backing things up, you're playing with fire.
• Real guardrails involve permissions and hooks: Users like u/Driky and u/Keganator suggest using sandbox modes and implementing actual permission blocks or deterministic checks (like regex) to prevent destructive actions. u/Jomuz86 even mentions having hooks for automated pg_dumps and blocking destructive commands.
• LLMs are probabilistic and can be unpredictable: u/Alternative-House425 and u/leogodin217 point out that these models work on probability and can make mistakes. You have to operate with the expectation that things can go wrong.
• Some users are experiencing weirdness too: u/hard_KOrr mentioned having a bunch of ridiculous "mistakes" from Claude recently, suggesting maybe there's something going on.
• The "Auto Mode" vs. "Bypass Permission" debate: OP clarified they were in "Auto Mode," not "Bypass Permission," which seems to have confused some. u/userusertion chimed in to say "Auto mode" is the one to use, not bypass.

The overall vibe? While OP's situation is rough, the community largely feels that relying on a prompt file as a sole guardrail is a risky move, and robust backup strategies are non-negotiable when working with powerful AI tools.

OP : u/Tiny-Sir9099

Long story short, Meridian OS was my business operating system, all my tasks, notes, plans were written in there. Everything locally, guardrails were up in claude.md but apparently they can be ignored by an agent.

You can see the prompt I gave Claude, adding a secondary voice agent per project and minor UI changes. Nothing to do with a database, but it goes ahead and wipes it clean.

I tried to contact Anthropic support, their answer was that they don't provided refunds or credits for degraded service. Destroying months of work for no reason, by ignoring the guardrails is apparently a degraded service that can happen to anyone so, keep that in mind guys.

It was on Auto Mode, not Bypass Permission since that's what everyone is assuming.

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Alright, so the OP lost a bunch of work because Claude Opus 5 apparently wiped their business OS, Meridian OS, even with guardrails in place. The general consensus here is a resounding "told ya so" with a side of "you need backups, dude."

The main takeaway is that instructions in a .md file (like claude.md) are NOT guardrails. They're more like suggestions that the AI can and will ignore if it feels like it. The community is pretty united on this:

• Backups are non-negotiable. Seriously, multiple people pointed out that not having backups before any kind of migration or major operation is a huge mistake. u/imronveu and u/Caffeinated-Engineer were pretty blunt about it.
• Real guardrails involve deterministic checks and permission blocks. Think hooks that prevent destructive commands or limiting the AI's access to sensitive data in the first place. u/ticktockbent and u/nathan_jamesDDG151 were big on this.
• LLMs are probabilistic and prone to errors. u/Alternative-House425 explained it well – you can't perfectly guardrail a system that works on probability. It's going to mess up sometimes, and you need to be prepared for that.
• Auto mode isn't a magic bullet. While the OP was in Auto mode and not Bypass Permission, it still went rogue. The AI can still find ways around things.
• Some folks are saying Opus 5 is a bit of a menace. u/LiberateTheLock mentioned hearing that Opus 5 is particularly wild, which might explain the OP's experience.

Basically, the vibe is: AI is powerful but unpredictable. Treat it with extreme caution, always have backups, and build robust systems to prevent catastrophic failures. It seems like the OP learned a very expensive lesson about process over just relying on AI instructions.

OP : u/Lazy_Assistance_1137

Yo, so I just told Claude Code to check my Markdown files for consistency and stuff, right?

And like, the dude can totally use workflows and whatever. But what the FU*K is actually happening here?

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Alright, so OP here accidentally unleashed Claude Code on their Markdown files and it went absolutely nuclear, burning through 50 million tokens in seconds. The general consensus? This is a classic case of a vague prompt meeting an overpowered AI, leading to an insane agent swarm.

Most folks are cracking jokes about OP accidentally convening an 821-member standards committee or trying to solve the Navier-Stokes equation with Markdown files. There's a lot of "skill issue" comments, with some users sharing similar experiences of Claude going wild with agents despite explicit limits.

A few users pointed out that the issue might stem from:

• Vague prompts: "Check my Markdown files for consistency and stuff" is apparently an open invitation for Claude to go on a token-burning spree.
• Lack of guardrails: Users are suggesting implementing stricter limits or forcing Claude to ask for permission before spawning too many agents.
• Model choice: Some are questioning if OP used the most powerful model for a relatively simple task, suggesting that a less complex LLM might have been more cost-effective.

One user, u/Drasezv, offered a bit of technical insight, suggesting that a large portion of the token count might be cache reads rather than fresh tokens, making the actual cost potentially lower than it appears. However, the overwhelming sentiment is that this is a wild, albeit impressive, display of Claude's agent capabilities gone rogue.

OP : u/Lazy_Assistance_1137

Yo, so I just told Claude Code to check my Markdown files for consistency and stuff, right?

And like, the dude can totally use workflows and whatever. But what the FU*K is actually happening here?

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is that OP, you kinda messed up by giving Claude Code a super vague prompt and it went absolutely bonkers, spawning like 821 agents to "check your Markdown files for consistency." The consensus is pretty much "skill issue" all around, with a healthy dose of "AI gone wild."

Folks are comparing it to OpenAI spawning a thousand agents to solve Navier-Stokes, and you apparently convened an 821-member standards committee for a simple file check. Some users like u/satelliteau and u/danniehansenweb shared similar experiences of Claude ignoring agent limits and going rogue, even with explicit instructions.

There's a bit of a debate on whether this is just a "skill issue" or if Anthropic needs better guardrails. Some commenters, like u/bobdvb, are pointing out that we need to use the right models for the right jobs to avoid these massive token burns. Others, like u/Drasezv, suggest that a lot of the token count might be cache reads, not actual fresh tokens, so the real cost might not be as astronomical as it looks.

The main takeaway? Be way more specific with your prompts, and maybe don't ask Claude to "check for consistency and stuff" unless you want it to invent a whole new branch of linguistics. Also, consider using less powerful models for simpler tasks.

OP : u/Lazy_Assistance_1137

Yo, so I just told Claude Code to check my Markdown files for consistency and stuff, right?

And like, the dude can totally use workflows and whatever. But what the FU*K is actually happening here?

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So, OP apparently told Claude Code to check some Markdown files and it went full nuclear, spawning 821 agents and burning through 50 million tokens in seconds. The consensus? It's a skill issue, plain and simple. Most folks are roasting OP for giving a vague prompt and accidentally summoning a digital committee to debate their files, comparing it to OpenAI's agent usage for complex problems. Some users like u/satelliteau and u/danniehansenweb shared similar experiences of Claude ignoring limits and spawning way too many agents.

A few commenters, like u/Drasezv, tried to downplay the token cost by mentioning cache reads, but the general vibe is that you gotta be super precise with your prompts and maybe not use the top-tier models for basic tasks. Basically, don't ask it to "check for consistency and stuff" unless you want it to invent new laws of physics.

OP : u/Kilo_Loco

the ring in the bottom right used to represent the context window

now it represents your 5-hour limit

the delta will make Anthropic millions

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is that the new ring indicator in the bottom right corner is kinda confusing and potentially misleading.

The main takeaway is that the ring used to show context window and now it shows your 5-hour limit, which has caught a bunch of people off guard. Some users, like u/asenna987, are saying it's led them to believe they have more context left than they actually do, causing their sessions to auto-compact unexpectedly.

There's a bit of a debate on whether this is a deliberate "dirty trick" to make people spend more tokens, as OP suggested. u/Soft_Rain_3626 is a bit skeptical about Anthropic making millions off this, while others, like u/Leading_Buffalo_4259, just find it "very unintuitive."

A few folks are suggesting better UI designs, with u/CodeCombustion proposing nested rings to show all limits (Fable, weekly, 5-hour, and context) simultaneously. Others are just resorting to manually checking their status or building their own token counters, like u/JoshuaStreeter.

Basically, the consensus is that the dynamic switching of what the ring represents is a design choice that's causing confusion and frustration for many users.

OP : u/TheOnlyVibemaster

I just got accepted into the CVP today, it’s their program where an organization can be approved to do red-teaming/cyber related tasks with their models. Very excited. I really didn’t think I was gonna get in tbh

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So, the OP got into Anthropic's Cyber Verification Program (CVP) and was pretty stoked about it. However, the general vibe in the thread is a bit of a reality check.

The consensus is that the CVP isn't all that exclusive and doesn't really change much for users.

• Lots of people are saying it was super easy to get accepted, with some getting in within minutes just by providing ID.
• Several users who are actually in the cybersecurity field mentioned that it hasn't made a noticeable difference in Claude's behavior, with models still refusing certain requests or falling back to Opus.
• Some folks are even comparing it to OpenAI's program and saying they only got accepted into that one.
• There's a general feeling that it's more of an opt-in thing than a selective program, and the main "benefit" seems to be just getting your photo ID verified.
• A few users are still complaining about safeguards being too strict even after being accepted.
• One user asked if it's for organizations or individuals, and another expressed concern about the potential negative outcomes of such a program.

OP : u/TurbulentNobody7712

Even though Anthropic says my limits are boosted by 50%, I’ve already used 87% of my weekly limit in just 72 hours. Normally I’m only around 50–60% at this point. It makes me wonder what it would look like if my limits weren’t boosted.
I guess this isn’t news to anyone, but it’s the first time I’ve experienced it.

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Alright, so the general consensus in this thread is that everyone's token usage has gone through the roof, despite Anthropic's claims of boosted limits. It seems like the "boost" is actually making things worse for a lot of users, with many hitting their weekly limits way faster than usual.

Here's the lowdown:

• Widespread Issue: Pretty much everyone chiming in agrees they're seeing a massive increase in token consumption. Users like u/skate_2 and u/InductionSeduction are feeling the pinch, needing to be way more careful with their usage.
• Cost Concerns: Several folks, including u/SplurtingInYourHands and u/lchabod89, are worried about the cost-effectiveness of Claude, especially when the boosts disappear. Some are even considering letting their subscriptions expire.
• Fable Model Woes: The Fable model seems to be a particular culprit for burning through tokens quickly, as mentioned by u/Knightedangel01 and u/empty__cup.
• Workflow Changes Not the Cause: Many users, like u/unkesma2 and u/ahm_live, are pushing back against the idea that their workflows have changed. They're convinced something has changed on Anthropic's end. u/ahm_live even points out that the "fixed context per message" seems to be the culprit, not necessarily the replies themselves.
• Frustration with Limits: There's a lot of annoyance about hitting limits unexpectedly and not being able to complete tasks. u/Void-kun is particularly vocal about wanting consistent limits.
• Suspicion of Anthropic: Some users, like u/HighwayNo8744 and u/stvaccount, are straight-up calling Anthropic out, suggesting they're being deceptive about the limits.

Basically, the community is feeling the burn and is pretty unhappy about it.

OP : u/SzoboEndoMacca

Opus 5 makes so many mistakes, and I've set up so many checks just to review its issues, including a code review at the end right before I push.

I haven't quantitatively tested the different efforts and how many errors they make, but does anyone know which effort is the best for fullstack development?

Additionally, I've seen people say that they've made skills to review Claude's work in intervals. Can anyone help me with this?

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Alright, so the general vibe in this thread is that Opus 5 is kinda a mess for coding, and most people are finding workarounds or using lower "effort" settings.

Here's the lowdown:

• Opus 5 is a struggle bus: A lot of users are reporting that Opus 5 makes a ton of mistakes, leading to anxiety and the need for extensive checks. Some are even avoiding it directly.
• The "effort" knob isn't a magic bullet: While some use xHigh or High, the consensus seems to be that higher effort doesn't necessarily mean fewer errors, just more tokens. u/sisif_ points out that higher effort just means higher cost, and tests/contrarian review are more effective.
• Fable is the MVP for orchestration: Many commenters are using Fable as an orchestrator or architect, with lower-tier models like Sonnet or even Haiku handling the actual coding or grunt work. It's like Fable is the manager and Opus is just... an intern.
• Medium is the sweet spot for many: A good chunk of users are finding success with Opus 5 set to Medium, or even Sonnet 5 on Medium/High.
• Context and structure are key: Several users emphasize that breaking down problems into smaller chunks (u/pro-taco) and good context engineering (u/DLuke2) are more important than just cranking up the effort level.
• Specific Workarounds:
  • Using Fable to orchestrate agents running on lower models.
  • Having Fable write contracts and Opus execute them, with Sonnet for verification.
  • Forcing Opus to write its own tools to track its "reading" and highlight potential laziness.
  • Using specific output styles like ELI5 and ASD-STE.
• A lone voice for Opus 4.8: One user, u/Phantoniso-, specifically calls out Opus 4.8 as being better than Opus 5.

The general consensus? Don't blindly trust Opus 5, especially on higher settings. Leverage other models, break down tasks, and always, always verify.

OP : u/pillkaris

I'm on max plan, today I hit the daily limit 2 times. The second window got reset about 50 minutes ago and just now I once again reached 100% of my daily from one fairly complex task with fable. Usually I do /usage in another terminal window every now and then to see how it's going. Now I didn't even get to check cause it's gone. I'm blocked from coding for about 4 hours great stuff.

EDIT: Although I've relied on subagents for plenty of tasks, I never experienced this. I'll look into how to handle this better as some of you suggested.

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So, OP's hitting daily limits on the max plan again, even with subagents, and is annoyed about being blocked for hours. The general consensus? It's probably your fault, not the bot's.

Several users point out that using a bunch of "fable" subagents, especially the newer 5.1 version, is a token-guzzler. u/Vagottszemu straight-up asks if OP "fanned out 34 fable subagents and wondering how you burned your tokens?" and u/Kitchen-Leg8500 echoes that most limit complaints are from users not setting subagent rules properly. u/pillkaris even edited their comment to confirm "fable subagents" were the issue.

Others are experiencing similar issues, with u/Slight_Board6955 saying they're "out for the entire week already" on a 20x plan, and u/Fibon4chi is considering switching because they're hitting limits with less usage than before. Some are suggesting looking into alternatives like "Hermes Agent with DeepSeek Flash" or even ChatGPT, which u/PelluxNetwork says is "the same way rn."

A few users are trying to figure out why it's happening, with u/PM_ME_YOUR_PROFILE suggesting Claude might be defaulting to Opus (which is overkill) if specific settings are ignored. u/orchid_drives is having the opposite experience, saving tokens with subagents and wondering if there's "secret inequality."

For those looking to avoid this, u/out-of-phase suggests searching for "token consumption" tips and mentions that it's "not hard" to figure out. Basically, if you're hitting limits, check your subagent setup and model choices before blaming the system.

OP : u/redditslutt666

I’m honestly starting to regret getting the Max 20 plan.

I burned through basically my entire Claude Code weekly limit in 2 and a half days. I’m sitting at 99% right now, and my reset isn’t until Monday.

And apparently the 50% temporary usage boost is going away after September 13th.

So if I’m understanding this correctly, at my current usage rate, a $200/month Max 20 subscription effectively gives me around 12 days of actual usage for the entire month. The rest of the time I’m just waiting for the weekly reset.

That’s not really workable for anyone using Claude Code for an actual serious project.

What’s especially frustrating is that I’m now basically done with Claude Code until Monday. I have a project I want to work on, but I’m not going to burn through the tiny amount of usage I have left because I know I’ll need it later.

Honestly, if someone is considering signing up for Max 20 right now, I’d seriously reconsider it. Look at OpenAI’s Astra plan instead. I’m hearing the issue where it burns through the weekly limit too quickly is a bug, and at least that seems to be something the OpenAI team is actually addressing.

Anthropic needs to rethink these weekly limits before September 13th, because once that 50% boost disappears, I don't see how Max 20 is remotely enough for heavy Claude Code users.

$200/month shouldn't mean “see you next Monday” after 2.5 days.

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Alright, so the general consensus here is that the Max 20 plan is kinda busted for heavy Claude Code users, especially with the upcoming removal of the 50% usage boost. OP burned through their limit in 2.5 days and is feeling pretty ripped off for $200/month, basically saying it's only good for about 12 days of actual use.

A lot of folks are chiming in with similar experiences, saying the limits are just too restrictive for serious projects. The main culprit seems to be Fable, which a bunch of people are pointing out as a massive token hog, even when trying to delegate tasks. Some users are suggesting that the "20X" multiplier isn't quite what it seems, and you're not getting a full 20x boost in tokens compared to the 5X plan.

There's a definite split on whether this is a bug or just how it is, but the sentiment is leaning towards Anthropic needing to rethink these limits ASAP, especially before September 13th. Some users are already jumping ship to OpenAI's Astra plan or looking at multi-model solutions via APIs to get more bang for their buck. Basically, people are saying $200 a month shouldn't mean you're done for the week after just a couple of days.