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Ask HN: Has Claude Code been (mostly) usable for you?

A Hacker News user, mark_l_watson, reported that in less than a week, they had to quit Claude Code in three separate sessions and complete tasks using another model or subscription, asking whether they were just unlucky. The post highlights potential usability issues with Anthropic's Claude Code tool, though no specific details or statistics were provided.

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Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login Ask HN: Has Claude Code been (mostly) usable for you? 1 point by mark_l_watson 10 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | discuss I have just had my 3rd session in less than a week when I had to eventually quit Claude Code and do a task using another model/subscription. Am I just unlucky? help Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27. Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search:

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