Book 2: Claude Code Power User

Unlock the full power of Claude Code — skills, agents, hooks, MCP, and beyond.

Table of Contents

Part I: The Skill System

1. Built-in Slash Commands — /commit, /review, /plan and more
2. Custom Skills — Writing your own slash commands
3. Skill Composition — Chaining skills together

Part II: The Agent System

4. Sub-agents Explained — What they are and when to use them
5. Agent Types Catalog — 100+ specialized agents
6. Parallel Agent Orchestration — Running agents concurrently
7. Large Project Patterns — Architect → coders → review workflow

Part III: Hooks & Automation

8. Hook System Deep Dive — All 24 hook events explained
9. Automated Workflows — CI/CD integration
10. Custom Tool Creation — Extending Claude's capabilities

Part IV: MCP (Model Context Protocol)

11. MCP Fundamentals — What MCP is and why it matters
12. Browser MCP — Web browsing and scraping
13. Database MCP — Direct database access
14. Building Custom MCP Servers — Your own integrations

Part V: Context & Performance

15. Context Window Management — Staying within limits
16. Token Optimization — Reducing costs, maximizing output
17. Memory Architecture — Advanced memory patterns
18. Multi-session Workflows — Long-running projects

Part VI: Power Features

19. Desktop App & Computer Use — Chat, Cowork, Code modes and autonomous UI control
20. Plugins & Marketplaces — Extending Claude Code with third-party tools
21. Worktree & Isolation — Running multiple branches simultaneously
22. Voice, Fast Mode & Effort — Speed, verbosity, and model effort controls