Tutorials

Let’s build real tools using Claude Code. We’ve prepared three tutorials for you. Start with whichever interests you most.

Using Claude Code (Chat UI)

These tutorials use the Chat UI in VS Code.

Claude Code has two interfaces: “Terminal” and “Chat UI”. For this workshop, we use the beginner-friendly Chat UI.

How to Open the Chat UI

1. Open VS Code
2. Click the Claude icon in the left sidebar
3. The chat panel appears

You don’t need to run the claude command in Terminal.

Tutorial List

Tutorial 1: Meeting Minutes Summary Tool (Beginner)

Difficulty: Beginner Time Required: 30 min - 1 hour External Integration: None

Build a tool that automatically summarizes meeting minutes. No external service connections required, making it ideal as your first tutorial.

Build the Minutes Summary Tool →

Tutorial 2: Morning Notification Tool (Intermediate)

Difficulty: Intermediate Time Required: 1-2 hours External Integration: Google Calendar, Weather API, Slack/Email

Build a tool that notifies you of today’s schedule and weather every morning at 8am. Learn Google Calendar and Slack/Email integration.

Build the Morning Notification Tool →

Tutorial 3: Excel Data Tool (Intermediate)

Difficulty: Intermediate Time Required: 1-2 hours External Integration: Excel / Google Sheets

Build a tool that reads your Excel or Google Sheets data for analysis, visualization, and report generation. Learn how to leverage business data.

Build the Excel Data Tool →

Which One Should I Start With?

If you’re unsure, start with the “Minutes Summary Tool”.