3 Claude Code Updates Writers Need Right Now

TL;DR

• /context shows you exactly what is eating your token budget
• /stats reveals your writing patterns and model usage
• /plugins connects Notion, Airtable, and front-end design tools directly to your workflow

Key Takeaways

1. MCP tools consume 21.6% of context. Agents use only 0.1%. Plan accordingly.
2. The Max plan at $200/month gives you unlimited Opus 4.5 access for all-day content work.
3. Notion integration lets you create and pull documents without leaving Claude Code.

What Does the /context Command Show Writers?

The /context command displays a visualization of your current token usage. You see exactly how much space your system prompt, MCP tools, agents, messages, and memory files consume.

Run /context inside Claude Code. You get a breakdown showing percentages for each component. System prompts typically use around 1.6%. MCP tools take up 21.6%. Custom agents use only 0.1%.

This matters when quality starts degrading. You can identify which components to trim. Writers building large agent systems now have visibility into what was previously invisible.

Why Do MCP Tools Use So Much Context?

MCP tools consume significant context because each integration brings its own schema and capabilities. Two MCPs (Airtable and Notion) can take up over 20% of your available tokens.

Choose your integrations carefully. Every MCP you add reduces space for actual content work. If you run into context limits, remove MCPs you rarely use.

How Many Agents Can Writers Add to Claude Code?

Agents use minimal context at 0.1% per agent. You can build 10, 15, or 20 specialized writing agents without hitting limits.

A typical writer setup includes: content repurposing agent, social media writer, newsletter writer, researcher, community engagement agent, and marketing writer. All six combined still use less than 1% of context.

Scale your agent count based on workflow needs. Context is not the limiting factor.

What Does /stats Reveal About Your Writing Workflow?

The /stats command shows a monthly usage dashboard. You see your favorite model, total tokens used, session count, current streak, active days, longest session, and peak hours.

Hit tab after running /stats to see model usage breakdown. Writers on the Max plan ($200/month) typically show heavy Opus 4.5 usage. The Max plan removes rate limits for all-day Claude Code work.

Track your patterns over time. Identify your most productive hours. Optimize your writing schedule around actual data.

How Does the /plugins System Work?

Type /plugins to access the discover plugins page. Anthropic includes 40 official plugins. Writers should focus on three: Notion, Airtable, and front-end design.

Install plugins for your current project only. This keeps different client work separated. Click install, authenticate through the service, and the connection activates automatically.

Project-level installation prevents context bloat across unrelated work.

What Does the Notion Plugin Do for Writers?

The Notion plugin connects your workspace directly to Claude Code. Search pages, create documents, update content, manage databases, and access your knowledge base without switching apps.

Create content outlines in Claude Code. They appear in Notion automatically. Pull research from Notion pages into your current session. Store newsletters, articles, and digital products in Notion while editing through Claude Code.

The integration eliminates copy-paste workflows between your writing system and documentation.

How Does Front-End Design Help Content Creators?

The front-end design plugin generates production-grade HTML sites and presentations. It avoids generic AI aesthetics by using your branding guidelines, colors, and visual assets.

Store your brand kit in Claude Code folders. The design skill combines your visual assets with layout generation. Output includes hyperpersonalized sites, apps, and presentation materials.

Writers who publish content need visual assets. This plugin handles design work inside your writing environment.

Which Writing System Setup Works Best?

A proven Claude Code writing setup includes these folders: agents, skills, context profiles, knowledge base, lead magnets, newsletters, visual assets, and transcripts.

The claude.md file holds your system instructions. Context profiles store JSON data about your business, voice, and ideal clients. The knowledge base contains reference material your agents access.

Separate concerns into distinct folders. Agents handle specific tasks. Context provides information. Knowledge stores reference material.

What Plan Should Writers Choose?

The Max plan at $200/month provides unlimited Opus 4.5 access. This plan transfers directly into Claude Code usage. Writers working all day report never hitting rate limits.

Opus 4.5 handles all content writing and operations. Lower tier models work for basic tasks. For professional content workflows, the Max plan removes friction.

Calculate your current hourly rate against the monthly cost. Full-time content creators recover the investment within days.

How Do You Check Context When Quality Degrades?

Run /context immediately when output quality drops. The visualization shows what is consuming your tokens.

Common causes of degradation: too many MCPs active, oversized knowledge base files, long conversation history, or bloated system prompts.

Trim the largest components first. Restart your session. Quality typically returns once you free up context space.