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7 Claude Code Workflows That Run Autonomously While You Do Other Things

Claude Code Is Not Just a Chat Interface

Most developers use Claude Code like a faster Stack Overflow.
They ask questions and read the answers.

The power users let it run commands, test outputs, and iterate autonomously.
Here are the workflows that look like magic until you know how they work.

Workflow 1: Debug Loop

"Run npm test. For each failing test:
 1. Read the error carefully
 2. Find the failing code
 3. Fix the implementation (not the test)
 4. Run that specific test to verify
 5. Continue to the next failure

 Stop if the same error repeats 3 times -- ask me instead."
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Workflow 2: TypeScript Strict Mode Migration

"Enable strict mode in tsconfig.json.
 Run npx tsc --noEmit.
 Fix all type errors -- only add types or fix type mismatches,
 do NOT change any business logic.
 Run the type check after each fix to verify.
 Tell me when done and how many errors you fixed."
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Workflow 3: Security Scan

"Audit every API route in app/api/:
 For each route file, check:
 1. Is there auth before any data operation?
 2. Is user input validated before use?
 3. Are database operations using the user's own data only (no IDOR)?

 List each file and any issues found.
 If no issues: say 'clean'.
 Do not fix anything -- only report."
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Workflow 4: Dependency Update

"Run npm outdated. List packages with major version updates.
 For each one:
 1. Check the changelog for breaking changes
 2. Update if safe
 3. Run npm test after each update
 4. Revert if tests fail

 Report which packages were updated and which were skipped."
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Workflow 5: Documentation Generation

"For each exported function in lib/:
 Add JSDoc comments with:
 - @param for each parameter with type and description
 - @returns with return type and description
 - @throws if the function can throw
 - @example with a realistic usage example

 Don't add JSDoc to private/internal functions.
 Don't change any implementation code."
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Workflow 6: Performance Profiling

"Read every Prisma query in the codebase.
 Identify:
 1. Queries inside loops (N+1 pattern)
 2. SELECT * without field selection (over-fetching)
 3. Missing where-clause indexes (fields used in where without @@index)
 4. Missing includes that cause subsequent queries

 List each issue with file:line and suggested fix.
 Do not make changes -- report only."
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Workflow 7: Test Coverage Analysis

"Run npm test -- --coverage.
 Find functions with 0% coverage in lib/ and app/api/.
 Write tests for the 5 most critical uncovered functions.
 'Critical' means: handles money, handles auth, or has complex branching.
 Use the existing test patterns in __tests__/ as style reference."
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These workflows are packaged as Claude Code skills in the Ship Fast Skill Pack.
Type /debug, /security, /perf, /docs -- Claude knows exactly what to do.

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