Three Ways to Start with Claude — Browser, Desktop, and Mobile, and How to Use Each
A clear walkthrough for getting started with Claude on the browser, desktop app, and iPhone/Android — plus how to combine all three so your day flows smoothly. Written from the perspective of a solo app developer who lives across all three.
Claude Desktop in 2026 — Projects, MCP, and Extended Thinking in Daily Use
Notes from using Claude Desktop daily as an indie developer — when Projects, MCP, extended thinking, and Computer Use actually pay off, and how the desktop app compares to the web version in 2026.
Claude API × Tauri 2: Building a Production Desktop AI App With Rust — Streaming, Tool Use, and Signed Distribution
A complete guide to shipping a production-grade desktop AI app with Tauri 2 and the Claude API: keychain-backed key storage, an SSE streaming bridge in Rust, Tool Use, and macOS/Windows signed distribution — with code you can copy.
Claude Code Desktop Got a Major Overhaul: New UI for the Parallel Agents Era
Anthropic redesigned the Claude Code desktop app in April 2026 for the parallel agent era. Explore the new multi-session sidebar, drag-and-drop layout, integrated terminal, Side Chat, and Routines.
Claude API × Electron: Production Desktop AI Apps — Secure Key Storage, Streaming, Auto-Updates, and Monetization
A complete guide to shipping production-ready Electron apps powered by Claude API. Covers secure API key storage with keytar, IPC architecture for streaming, offline resilience, electron-updater auto-updates, and monetization strategies from trial to paid.