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#663 Neil: 5 Claude Code Tools I Tested for Cleaner, Faster Work

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Show Notes

Claude Code can get messy fast. I tested 5 free tools that help with visual planning, simpler code, shorter replies, and business workflows. RTK even reported 971 tokens saved on one command. Here's how each one works and what to expect from these tools. 🛠️

We'll Talk About: How Lavish turns Claude Code project plans into visual HTML pages. How Ponytail helps Claude Code write simpler code with fewer unnecessary lines. How RTK reduces terminal output and tracks estimated token savings. How Caveman makes Claude Code responses shorter and more direct. How to install Anthropic's Small Business Plugin for business workflows. Which Claude Code Tools are worth trying for different tasks.

Keywords: Claude Code Tool, Claude Code Plugins, Claude Code Skills, Claude Code Workflow, Claude Code Productivity, AI Tools.

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