Claude OS
Use Claude Code as an operating layer for MVP implementation.
Key takeaways
- Treat Claude Code as an operating layer running an Inspect, Plan, Implement, Verify, Summarize loop, not just a code generator.
- Hand the agent the experiment brief and context pack while keeping the success metric and non-goals visible.
- Ask for focused edits on the critical path instead of broad refactors, and require tests or manual verification.
- Keep user-facing copy, pricing, legal, and data handling under manual human review.
In an agentic MVP sprint, Claude Code is not just a code generator. It becomes an operating layer for reading the repo, planning changes, implementing slices, and verifying behavior.
Working Model
| Loop | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Inspect | Read the codebase, docs, routes, components, and tests |
| Plan | Turn the experiment brief into implementation steps |
| Implement | Build the smallest complete path |
| Verify | Run checks, browser tests, and acceptance scenarios |
| Summarize | Record what changed and what evidence was produced |
Delegation Boundaries
- Give the agent the experiment brief and context pack.
- Keep the success metric and non-goals visible.
- Ask for focused edits, not broad refactors.
- Require tests or manual verification for the critical path.
- Review user-facing copy, pricing, legal, and data handling manually.
Useful Prompts
Read the app routes, homepage, and analytics code. Propose the smallest implementation plan for this MVP experiment.Implement only the landing-page test path. Do not change unrelated components. Add basic tracking for the primary CTA.Run the relevant checks and verify the primary user path in a browser. Report remaining risks.