SMRTR ProgrammingJul 2, 2025Lobsters

I Shipped a macOS App Built Entirely by Claude Code

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An engineer built Context, a native macOS app for debugging MCP servers, using Claude Code AI to generate most of the code. The project demonstrates AI's ability to write high-quality Swift and SwiftUI code, with proper guidance. Key strategies included priming the AI with relevant context, providing detailed specs, and setting up feedback loops for iterative improvement. The experience suggests future IDEs may look very different, focusing on enabling developers to effectively work with AI coding assistants.

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