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The 6 Levels of Claude

Six levels, from copying answers out of a chat window to a file that briefs Claude before you type. Each level has the setup, what it costs you in minutes, and how to tell it worked.

Added 18 August 2026. Free.

What’s inside

  • Where you actually are
  • Level 1. Chatting
  • Level 2. Context
  • Level 3. Skills
  • Level 4. Control
  • Level 5. Claude Code
  • Level 6. The files
  • Run order, and what it costs you

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