I've been using Claude Code intensely for about 17 months now, and I've ramped it up significantly over the past few months. So I wanted to share some of the more advanced tips I've learned.
1. Use auto mode
Auto mode lets Claude decide whether a command is safe to run in context, instead of asking you to approve every single one. (You can cycle to it with shift+tab.) I've been using it for the past month or so and it's been working really well so far.
The main thing it fixes is mindless approving. When a command is too long to read carefully, or you're getting tired, you end up approving things without really thinking about them. Auto mode takes that pressure off, so I think it's a good default.
Over the past month or so, using auto mode has allowed me to be a lot more productive while still feeling safe.
