Mar 26
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Claude Code is the best AI experience I've had — and it only works when I'm sitting at my desk. Channels changes that equation, but not in the way you'd expect. Claude Code Channels is a new feature that lets you communicate with a running Claude Code session through external tools — Discord, iMessage, Telegram, or anything you build yourself. This video breaks down what channels actually are, how they compare to remote control, and what happens when you take Anthropic's open architecture and build your own interface around a live Claude Code session. The centerpiece is a custom channel app — a full UI with chat, a document viewer, and a file tree — all connected to a running Claude Code instance through a single channel. If you use Claude Code and have ever wished you could reach your session from your phone, a browser, or anywhere that isn't your terminal — this is directly relevant. If you're interested in building custom developer tools, extending AI workflows beyond the default interfaces, or understanding how MCP-based communication works in practice, this covers all of that with a real working example. Whether you're just getting started with Claude Code or you've been deep in it and want to push further, this walks through the full spectrum — from what channels are to what you can build with them. #ClaudeCode #Channels #AICoding #Anthropic #MCP 00:00 - Intro 02:06 - The Folder Process 04:13 - Answer 1: Remote Control 07:04 - Channels Example: Discord 09:19 - Write your own! 10:16 - My Channel App 13:22 - Conclusion