Summary
Claude Code has added mods, which let users ask for changes to the Claude desktop app and have them applied, from custom interface elements to new features. Nate Herk walks through the official release examples and then demonstrates the mods he uses in his own workflow.
The launch examples include Token Weather, which shows how full the context window is, Blast Radius, which previews what a command would delete before it runs, and Replay Theater, which steps through recent edits and diffs. Anthropic engineer Thariq’s Next Steps mod surfaces three suggested actions at the end of each turn. Mods ship inside plugins, install through the /plugin command in the CLI or desktop app, and can be created in plain language.
Herk then covers his own picks. A cache keeper mod tracks the 60-minute prompt cache window, estimates the cost if it expires, and sends a notification so you can re-prompt, compact, or hand off before paying to re-read the whole conversation. A recording mode replaces sensitive details such as email addresses and financial figures with placeholders while filming. He also describes asking Claude to analyze his session logs to propose mods tailored to his habits. It is a practical guide for anyone looking to customize Claude Code and control token costs.
📺 Source: Nate Herk | AI Automation · Published October 02, 2026
🏷️ Format: Tutorial Demo
