Be a 10x Vibe Coder (Claude Code + Cursor + MCP)

In this podcast episode, Greg Isenberg interviews Chris Raroque, a developer who builds productivity apps and documents his process on YouTube. Chris shares his AI coding workflow, which involves using both Claude Code and Cursor simultaneously, leveraging their individual strengths. He provides tips and tricks for maximizing the output of these tools, including using plan mode, the "UltraThink" keyword in Claude Code, running background tasks, and utilizing MCP servers like Context 7 and Superbase. Chris also recommends code review tools like BugBot for solo developers and emphasizes the importance of dictation for detailed prompts and using Claude for deep research on technical issues. The discussion includes a live demonstration comparing Claude Code and Cursor in creating an animation for a calorie tracking app.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Tools

Part 2: Practical Demonstration

Part 3: Workflow and Advanced Techniques

Part 4: Conclusion

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Greg Isenberg

Part 1: Introduction and Tools

Introduction to AI Coding Workflow and Tools

Chris Raroque's AI-Powered App Development

Strengths and Weaknesses of Claude Code and Cursor

Task-Specific Tool Selection and Recommendations for Beginners

Comparison of Mobile App Vibe Coding Platforms

Part 2: Practical Demonstration

Demonstration of Vibe Coding with Animations

Initial Prompting and Parallel Execution in Claude Code and Cursor

Refining Animations and Comparing Outputs

Cursor's Plan Mode Execution and Comparison with Claude Code

Part 3: Workflow and Advanced Techniques

Workflow Summary and the Importance of Plan Mode

The "UltraThink" Keyword in Claude Code

Running Background Tasks in Claude Code

Utilizing MCP Servers for Enhanced AI Coding

AI Code Review Tools for Solo Developers

Dictation for Detailed Prompts and Deep Research with Claude

Part 4: Conclusion

Conclusion and Appreciation

Be a 10x Vibe Coder (Claude Code + Cursor + MCP)

Greg Isenberg

Part 1: Introduction and Tools

00:00Introduction to AI Coding Workflow and Tools

Introduction to AI Coding Workflow and Tools

01:45Chris Raroque's AI-Powered App Development

Chris Raroque's AI-Powered App Development

04:24Strengths and Weaknesses of Claude Code and Cursor

Strengths and Weaknesses of Claude Code and Cursor

07:41Task-Specific Tool Selection and Recommendations for Beginners

Task-Specific Tool Selection and Recommendations for Beginners

09:16Comparison of Mobile App Vibe Coding Platforms

Comparison of Mobile App Vibe Coding Platforms

Part 2: Practical Demonstration

11:15Demonstration of Vibe Coding with Animations

Demonstration of Vibe Coding with Animations

12:51Initial Prompting and Parallel Execution in Claude Code and Cursor

Initial Prompting and Parallel Execution in Claude Code and Cursor

14:44Refining Animations and Comparing Outputs

Refining Animations and Comparing Outputs

17:41Cursor's Plan Mode Execution and Comparison with Claude Code

Cursor's Plan Mode Execution and Comparison with Claude Code

Part 3: Workflow and Advanced Techniques

20:24Workflow Summary and the Importance of Plan Mode

Workflow Summary and the Importance of Plan Mode

22:57The "UltraThink" Keyword in Claude Code

The "UltraThink" Keyword in Claude Code

24:13Running Background Tasks in Claude Code

Running Background Tasks in Claude Code

25:07Utilizing MCP Servers for Enhanced AI Coding

Utilizing MCP Servers for Enhanced AI Coding

28:21AI Code Review Tools for Solo Developers

AI Code Review Tools for Solo Developers

30:12Dictation for Detailed Prompts and Deep Research with Claude

Dictation for Detailed Prompts and Deep Research with Claude

Part 4: Conclusion

32:31Conclusion and Appreciation

Conclusion and Appreciation