Friday, January 23, 2026
Claude Code Functionality & Use
Users are discussing the utility, integration, and specific features of Claude Code, particularly the desktop and terminal-based versions, along with debugging capabilities.
Having Claude Code and worktree integration in Claude Desktop is nice, but itβs still a bit of a mixed experience β things like the return of a conversion getting posted automatically, or it not using the default shell, make it feel a little rough around the edges right now.
No, they are not exactly the same. Claude Code is a terminal-based tool, while the VS Code extension integrates these features directly into the editor and reduces the need for a terminal. Although they offer similar functionalities, the way they are used is different. Both are
@bcherny, that Plan mode update for Claude Code on Desktop sounds like a real time-saver for debugging.