Claude Chat

Claude is an AI assistant integrated into Kisuke that helps you write code, debug issues, and understand programming concepts. Claude can read your files, run commands, and make edits based on your requests.

Key capabilities

Claude provides coding assistance through natural language conversation:

Code generation - Write functions, components, or entire files
Debugging help - Analyze errors and suggest fixes
Code explanation - Understand how existing code works
Refactoring - Improve code structure and performance
Documentation - Generate comments and documentation

How Claude works

Conversation interface

Claude communicates through a chat interface similar to messaging apps. You type requests in natural language, and Claude responds with explanations, code, or actions.

Tool usage

Claude can perform actions in your workspace using specialized tools:

Read files to understand context
Edit existing code
Create new files
Run terminal commands
Search through your codebase
Browse documentation online

Context awareness

Claude maintains conversation context throughout your chat session. You can reference previous messages, build on earlier requests, and have multi-turn discussions about your code.

Starting a conversation

Open the Chat tab in Kisuke
Type your request or question
Press Send to submit

Claude will process your request and respond appropriately, using tools when needed to complete tasks.

Managing conversations

Multiple tabs

Create separate conversation tabs for different topics or projects. Each tab maintains its own context and history.

Cost tracking

Claude displays token usage and estimated costs for each conversation. Monitor usage through the status bar at the top of the chat interface.

Session management

Conversations persist between app sessions. Return to previous discussions by selecting the appropriate tab.

Best practices

Provide clear context

Include relevant details in your requests:

Specify the programming language
Mention frameworks or libraries you’re using
Describe the expected behavior
Share error messages completely

Iterative development

Work with Claude incrementally:

Start with basic implementation
Test the code
Request improvements or fixes
Add features progressively

Review generated code

Always review code that Claude generates:

Check for security implications
Verify the logic matches your requirements
Ensure compatibility with your project
Test thoroughly before deployment

Privacy and security

Your conversations with Claude are processed according to Anthropic’s privacy policy. Sensitive information in your code should be handled carefully:

Avoid sharing passwords or API keys
Review file contents before sharing
Use environment variables for secrets
Check generated code for security best practices