Three Ways to Use Claude and PM Workflows
PawelHuryn · x · 2026-07-16
This thread breaks down Claude usage into three tiers: Cowork, Claude Code in VS Code, and the Terminal CLI.
The core argument is that Cowork is the easiest to pick up but also the most expensive, as context continuously grows and lacks a /compact feature. If you start hitting usage limits or want to get serious about AI-assisted work, you should migrate to the VS Code version of Claude Code. The author believes this is more than enough for most PMs.
Practical tips include: using CLAUDE.md instead of "project instructions" in Cowork; connecting Gmail, Slack, and Drive once to reuse across all three apps; noting that global skills don't sync between Cowork and Code; and avoiding tinkering with global CLAUDE.md or learning rules. Finally, it mentions the ability to start remote Claude sessions from a phone, along with free templates and walkthrough videos.
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