Productivity Hacks
Work faster and smarter with Claude Code using these power-user techniques
title: Productivity Hacks description: Work faster and smarter with Claude Code using these power-user techniques
Level up your Claude Code workflow with these productivity tips, keyboard shortcuts, and automation techniques used by power users.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Master these shortcuts to navigate faster:
| Shortcut | Action |
|----------|--------|
| Ctrl+C | Cancel current operation |
| Ctrl+L | Clear screen |
| ↑ / ↓ | Navigate command history |
| Tab | Autocomplete file paths |
| Ctrl+R | Search command history |
| Esc | Dismiss suggestions |
Quick Commands
Slash Commands
Use built-in slash commands for common operations:
File Operations
Workflow Optimization
1. Start with a Plan
Before diving into code, ask Claude to outline the approach:
2. Use Context Files
Create a .claude/context.md file for project-specific instructions that persist across sessions:
3. Batch Similar Operations
Instead of making changes one at a time:
4. Create Reusable Prompts
Save common prompts for quick reuse:
Code Review Prompt:
PR Description Prompt:
Power User Techniques
1. Incremental Building
Build complex features piece by piece:
2. Rubber Duck Debugging
Use Claude to think through problems:
3. Learning Mode
Use Claude to understand unfamiliar code:
4. Template Generation
Create templates for consistency:
Session Management
Starting Fresh
Clear context when starting a new task:
Resuming Work
When returning to a previous task:
Context Compaction
For long sessions, compact the context: