Welcome
Over the next few modules, you’ll build a system where Claude Code becomes your operational hub — working on your files, running custom commands, and connecting to external services when needed.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
- Module 1 (Quickstart): Get Claude Code installed and running your first command
- Module 2 (Power Tools): Level up with Obsidian, Warp, and Git
- Module 3 (Make It Yours): Migrate your data and create custom agents
- Module 4 (External Tools): Connect to Gmail, Slack, Calendar, and more
By the end, you’ll have a working system customized for your own workflows.
The Architecture: Hub and Spoke
Before we start building, here’s the mental model for how everything fits together.
The Hub (your local system):
- Claude Code running in a folder on your computer (and can be synced to the cloud)
- Your notes, tasks, and data as plain text files
- Custom commands in
.claude/commands/ - Custom agents in
.claude/agents/
The Spokes (connected when needed):
- Email & communication (Gmail, Slack, Calender, etc.)
- Cloud services (Stripe, Apollo, CRMs, etc.)
- Web search and research tools
Why this matters: You’re not locked into any platform. And there’s no coding or clicking around in tools to update your system — just edit text files. Claude reads and edits these files directly, and connects to external services only when you need it to.
Before We Start
This course is in beta. If you get stuck, assume it’s our fault. Email us at support@newyorkai.org and we’ll help.