# Must-have settings / hacks for Claude Code?
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Original URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeCode/comments/1s0i1ys/musthave_settings_hacks_for_claude_code/
Author: jnkue
Platform: reddit
## Content
I really enjoy using Claude Code, but I feel like I’m still leaving a lot of potential on the table. My current workflow looks like this: I start Claude in the terminal, describe what I want as clearly as possible in plan mode, iterate on the plan until I’m happy with it, and then let it execute. End-to-end, this usually takes around \~20 minutes per feature. However, I keep hearing people talk about agents running autonomously for hours and handling much more complex workflows. I can’t quite figure out how to get to that level. So I’m curious: What are your most important settings, workflows, or “hacks” to get the most out of Claude Code—without overcomplicating things? Would love to hear how you’ve optimized your setup