tutorials / 23 projects
Tutorials, picked by the job you do
Each one is a short project. You copy a prompt, paste it into Claude, and end with something you can use. Most take 5 to 20 minutes, and most need nothing but a browser.
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23 tutorials in 5 tracks
track 01 / 4 tutorials
Start here
Do these first. Each takes ten minutes or less, and most of them set Claude up to know who you are before you type.
10 min / beginner / 5 stepsComing from ChatGPT? Here's What's DifferentClaude feels different from ChatGPT. Here is why that happens, and how to fix it in five minutes so your preferences actually stick.You end with: A CLAUDE.md that loads your preferences automatically, so Claude knows who you are before you type your first message.works in: Claude app, Terminal
5 min / beginner / 5 stepsBuild Your First CLAUDE.md in 5 MinutesThe single most important thing you can do. Create the file that turns Claude Code from generic to personalized.You end with: A working CLAUDE.md that knows your project, your stack, and your preferences.works in: Claude app, Terminal, VS Code / Cursor
10 min / beginner / 5 stepsCreate Your First SkillTurn a task you do every week into a single command. Copy, paste, done.You end with: A reusable /skill command that automates a real task in your workflow.works in: Claude app, Terminal, VS Code / Cursor
5 min / beginner / 4 stepsLet Claude See Your Screen in 5 MinutesClaude can look at your screen, click buttons, and navigate apps. No setup.You end with: Claude seeing your screen and working in your apps, so you can show it a visual bug instead of describing it.works in: Claude app, Terminal, VS Code / Cursortrack 02 / 7 tutorials
Everyday work, no install
Documents, reviews and plans, done in the Claude app in a browser tab. Paste the prompt, add your own notes, and edit what comes back.
15 min / beginner / 5 stepsTurn 5 Articles into a Research Briefing DocPaste your sources. Get a structured briefing with key insights, tensions, and implications.You end with: A one-page briefing doc ready to share with your team or leadership, with every point traced to a source.works in: Claude app, VS Code / Cursor
15 min / beginner / 5 stepsBuild a Slide Deck Outline in 15 MinutesTell Claude your goal and content. Get a narrative arc, slide-by-slide outline, and speaker notes.You end with: A complete deck outline with a clear narrative and speaker notes, before you open PowerPoint.works in: Claude app, VS Code / Cursor
10 min / beginner / 5 stepsAutomate Your Newsletter in 10 MinutesFeed Claude your sources (URLs, topics, or tweets) and get a formatted newsletter draft ready to send.You end with: A full newsletter draft formatted for Substack or Beehiiv, plus a reusable prompt for every future issue.works in: Claude app, VS Code / Cursor
15 min / beginner / 5 stepsBuild a Stakeholder Map in 15 MinutesTurn a messy list of names and roles into a structured stakeholder map, communication plan, and outreach messages.You end with: A stakeholder map, weekly communication plan, and a drafted outreach message, ready to paste into Notion.works in: Claude app, VS Code / Cursor
20 min / beginner / 5 stepsWrite a Performance Review in 20 MinutesPaste your messy notes about a team member. Get a structured, balanced, specific review ready to submit.You end with: A complete performance review across all dimensions, ready to copy into your HR system.works in: Claude app, VS Code / Cursor
1 evening / beginner / 7 stepsBuild a Job Application SystemLet Claude interview you into a master file and master CV once, then turn every job post into a tailored application pack.You end with: A master CV you trust, and a resume, cover letter, form answers and interview prep for each job you apply to.works in: Claude app
20 min / beginner / 5 stepsBuild a Personal Finance ManagerPaste your spending data. Get a breakdown, honest analysis, savings plan, and monthly review template.You end with: A realistic savings plan with specific targets and a monthly review routine you will actually follow.works in: Claude app, VS Code / Cursortrack 03 / 4 tutorials
Build something you can share
Small projects that open in a browser, so you can send the link to a friend. No coding experience needed.
10 min / beginner / 5 stepsBuild a Quiz Game About AnythingTell Claude a topic. Get a playable quiz with scoring, hints, and a leaderboard. Share it with friends.You end with: A working quiz game you can play in your browser and share with a link.works in: Claude app, Terminal
15 min / beginner / 5 stepsMake a Meme GeneratorDescribe the meme you want. Claude builds a page that creates memes with custom text on any image.You end with: A meme generator that runs locally. Upload any image, add text, download the result.works in: Claude app, Terminal
10 min / beginner / 5 stepsBuild a Spotify Playlist AnalyzerPaste your playlist. Get stats on mood, energy, tempo patterns, and a vibe summary you can share.You end with: A visual breakdown of your playlist's vibe with shareable stats and recommendations.works in: Claude app, Terminal
30 min / beginner / 6 stepsShip a Landing Page in 30 MinutesGo from empty folder to a live website on the internet. No coding experience required.You end with: A deployed website on Vercel that you built with Claude Code.works in: Claude app, Terminal, VS Code / Cursortrack 04 / 5 tutorials
For product managers
You don't need to write a single line of code. These are built around how PMs actually spend their time.
15 min / intermediate / 5 stepsTurn Any Decision into a Clear MemoBrain dump a messy decision. Get a structured memo with options, recommendation, and risks.You end with: A decision memo ready for stakeholder review. Problem, options, recommendation, risk register.works in: Claude app, VS Code / Cursor
30 min / intermediate / 5 stepsRun a Competitive Analysis in 30 MinutesFeed Claude your product and competitor info. Get a structured matrix and clear positioning gaps.You end with: A comparison matrix, positioning gap analysis, and a strategic recommendation ready to share.works in: Claude app, VS Code / Cursor
15 min / intermediate / 5 stepsTurn Meeting Notes into Jira TicketsPaste your messy meeting notes. Get structured tickets with acceptance criteria.You end with: A skill that converts meeting notes into formatted Jira tickets automatically.works in: Claude app, Terminal, VS Code / Cursor
15 min / intermediate / 4 stepsBuild a Weekly Status Report GeneratorPull from your projects and generate a stakeholder-ready status report in seconds.You end with: A /weekly-status skill that generates your report from real data sources.works in: Claude app, Terminal, VS Code / Cursor
20 min / intermediate / 6 stepsProduct Discovery with Opportunity Solution TreesUse Teresa Torres' OST framework to go from raw customer interviews to validated experiments. No sticky notes required.You end with: A living Opportunity Solution Tree with mapped opportunities, solutions, and experiment designs, built from real interview data.works in: Claude app, Terminal, VS Code / Cursortrack 05 / 3 tutorials
For developers
You already know the stack. These show how senior engineers use Claude Code day to day: real stack traces, real diffs, tests kept green.
20 min / intermediate / 5 stepsStart a Next.js Project with Claude CodeScaffold, configure, build, test, and deploy a production-ready Next.js 16 App Router project. TypeScript strict mode, Tailwind CSS 4, Vitest, and Vercel in one session.You end with: A live Next.js 16 app on Vercel with a CLAUDE.md, passing tests, and zero TypeScript errors.works in: Terminal, VS Code / Cursor
15 min / intermediate / 5 stepsDebug and Refactor Like a Senior DevFeed Claude a real stack trace and watch it trace through your codebase. Refactor components with tests staying green.You end with: A CLAUDE.md with project-specific debugging rules, a refactored component, and a repeatable workflow for any bug.works in: Terminal, VS Code / Cursor
15 min / intermediate / 5 stepsPR Reviews That Actually Find BugsStop rubber-stamping PRs. Use Claude to catch real bugs, identify untested code paths, and write review comments that help.You end with: A repeatable PR review workflow using gh CLI and Claude: diff analysis, missing test identification, and drafted review comments ready to post.works in: Terminal, VS Code / CursorTip: speak your first prompt
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