Hey everyone! I've been using Claude daily and find it super helpful, so I decided to go for the $20 pro subscription. I'm wondering if I can leverage this subscription for more advanced programming assistance, like using it with Cline or in other ways. Can I just use it to copy-paste code snippets through the desktop browser interface? Or is it possible to cover my daily programming questions using the API? Let me know what you think!
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Just a heads up, API usage is pay-as-you-go, separate from your subscription, so it can get pricey. But the upside is you have complete control over your setup—be it a personal or public interface—and you can even code programmatically with it.
Using something like Desktop Commander can be really helpful. Just remember to keep your prompts clear and concise or risk quickly hitting your limits! It's a great way to learn prompt engineering before diving into the API.
Check out this MCP for your Claude desktop: [GitHub Link](https://github.com/wonderwhy-er/DesktopCommanderMCP). I helped build it, and lots of folks find it useful. If you have questions, feel free to join our Discord for support!
Unfortunately, you can't use the API with Cline or similar tools unless there are some workaround methods, which I haven't heard of. However, you can connect to your GitHub repo via the desktop app for code reviews, bug-fixing, and even writing documentation, making good use of your Claude Pro subscription without wasting API credits.
Absolutely, you can use it with something like MCP. Start by hooking it up to read and write files, and it'll really speed up your workflow without the hassle of copying and pasting.
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