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Switch to Explanatory output style when you want Claude to teach
Terminal / Productivity / Cost Optimization·13 hours ago·verified 13 hours ago·easy·~1 min setup·verified
Use /config to set Explanatory or Learning output style so Claude explains the why behind changes — not just the diff.
The problem
In unfamiliar codebases Claude ships edits you cannot defend in review because you never learned the rationale.
The hack
Run `/config`, set output style to Explanatory or Learning, then ask for the change. Claude narrates tradeoffs and mechanics while it works.
Why it works
Anthropic’s power-user tips treat Claude Code as a learning tool when configured for explanatory output — ideal for onboarding and protocol spelunking.
Setup
1. Run `/config` in a session. 2. Set output style to Explanatory (or Learning). 3. Ask Claude to implement a small change in an unfamiliar module. 4. Switch back to the concise style when you need raw speed.
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