What would make Claude Code feel more useful when you open it? Perhaps you want a campaign goal kept in view, a checklist beside your conversation, or a reminder that helps you stay focused. You can begin by describing that experience to Claude.

Anthropic introduced Claude Code mods on October 1, 2026, and says Claude can write them for you. For business owners and marketing teams, the interesting starting point is asking for a change in your own words.

You bring an understanding of the work: what feels awkward, what information you need, and what a useful result would look like. Claude can handle the implementation. You still decide whether the change makes your day easier.

What is a Claude Code mod?

Think of a mod as a way to add or change a feature inside Claude Code. There is code behind it, but describing the experience you want can be your starting point.

The official mods documentation describes features such as custom panes, buttons, and commands. For a first visual experiment, use a compatible local session in the terminal or the desktop app’s Code tab.

Imagine rearranging a desk so the things you use most stay within reach. A small change can be enough. If you regularly lose track of which campaign a conversation belongs to, a visible campaign label gives you a straightforward problem to solve.

Describe the problem before choosing the customization

You can start with: “Here is the work I do, here is what slows me down, and here is how I would like this to behave.” Then ask Claude to suggest an appropriate approach.

• A standing preference: project instructions in CLAUDE.md can provide persistent context about your brand voice or preferred response format. They guide Claude rather than enforcing a hard rule. Read how project instructions work.
• A recurring process: a content brief, copy review, or editorial routine may fit a reusable skill. Skills package instructions for repeatable tasks.
• A feature in the workspace: a panel or a custom interface control is a reason to explore a mod.

Consider the difference between “remember that we use a friendly tone” and “keep the campaign objective visible beside the conversation.” One describes guidance for the work; the other describes something you want to see and interact with.

You do not need to settle that choice yourself. Ask Claude to explain which approach fits your request and what you would gain from it. A clear explanation makes it easier to decide whether the proposed change is worth maintaining.

Three requests you can adapt to your own work

These are illustrative build ideas, not ready-made features or tested downloads. The exact result depends on your version of Claude Code and where you run it.

Keep a campaign in focus: “Create a mod with a small panel showing the campaign name and objective. I will enter both values myself. Start with a simple version and do not connect any outside services. Show me how to update the information.”

Make a content review checklist visible: “I want a mod with a checklist for brand voice, message clarity, and call to action. I will tick the boxes manually. Show me the proposed layout first, and tell me if a simpler customization would do the job.”

Add a quiet reminder: “Create a mod that displays one task at a time above the area where I type. Keep it subtle and easy to switch off. Check that my current version supports this change.”

Make the expected behavior explicit. A manually checked box does not mean the content has passed an automated review. A campaign objective on screen does not measure campaign performance. Treat any later automation as a separate request with its own definition of success.

You can also say what should happen when information is missing: “If I have not entered a campaign name, show a neutral placeholder.” Details like that give Claude something concrete to build and give you something concrete to evaluate.

A first customization request you can actually use

Choose one recurring frustration. A narrow request gives you a manageable first experiment and makes feedback easier: you can tell whether that particular problem has improved.

Copy this starting prompt: “I am not a programmer. I use Claude Code for [task], and I find [specific problem] frustrating. I would like [observable behavior]. Check my version and explain whether project instructions, a skill, or a mod would be appropriate. If a mod is needed, propose a minimal version, explain the access it requires, and show me how to disable it. Then help me build and try it.”

The official creation guide follows a simple loop: describe the mod, approve loading it, and try it. You can inspect it through /plugin and request changes in the conversation. Organization policies may prevent it from loading.

Review the proposal in terms you understand. “The panel takes up too much space,” “I need to edit the objective,” or “make this available only when I ask” are useful directions. You can keep refining the request without having to write the implementation yourself.

Check the result and keep the version you like

Try an ordinary case and an awkward one before calling the job finished. Change the campaign name. Leave the objective empty. Tick a box and clear it again. Ask Claude to explain what happens when you close the session.

1. Use sample information to check the feature against your original request.
2. Have Claude show you how to disable it, then check that your normal workflow still works.
3. Describe confusing behavior and ask for one specific adjustment.
4. Ask for clear instructions to keep and reuse the result.

A mod generated for a session does not automatically become a permanent installation. Ask Claude to help you preserve it and load it in future sessions. The guide explains how to reuse a mod.

Mods run code with your permissions and can access files and the network. Use trusted sources and ask what access is needed before enabling one. Review what a mod can reach.

Your working knowledge is the starting point

The first useful customization may begin with a simple observation: “I would work more comfortably if this stayed in view.” You already know the interruptions, repeated explanations, and missing cues in your own routine.

Pick a task you will repeat this week. Write down what gets in your way, what you would like to see, and how you would recognize a good result. Take that request to Claude. At La Fábrica, that is the kind of AI experiment we find useful: start with actual work and judge the change by whether it helps.