Building ChatGPT Apps with Claude Code

Claude Code is an AI coding assistant that can dramatically speed up ChatGPT App development. In this module, we explore how to use it effectively.

What is Claude Code?

Claude Code is Anthropic's CLI tool for AI-assisted development. It can:

• Write and edit code
• Run commands
• Search codebases
• Follow complex instructions

Why Use Claude Code for ChatGPT Apps?

Building ChatGPT Apps involves:

• MCP server boilerplate
• Widget component code
• Type definitions
• Deployment configuration

Claude Code excels at all of these.

The ChatGPT Apps Builder Skills

We've created specialized skills for building ChatGPT Apps:

Example Workflow

1. Start a New App

/new-app

Claude Code guides you through:

• App concept and name
• Initial tools to create
• Widget requirements
• Deployment target

2. Add Features

/add-tool

Interactively design a new tool:

• What does it do?
• What parameters?
• What does it return?

3. Create Widgets

/add-widget

Build React components:

• Widget purpose
• Data shape
• Styling requirements

4. Deploy

/deploy

Generate deployment config:

• Cloud Run
• Render
• Fly.io

Best Practices

1. Be Specific — Clear prompts get better results
2. Review Generated Code — Always verify before committing
3. Iterate — Use Claude Code for refinements
4. Learn from Output — Study the generated code

The Prompt Circle Plugin

We maintain a Claude Code plugin specifically for ChatGPT App development:

.claude/plugins/promptcircle/
├── skills/
│   ├── content-manager.md
│   ├── agent-builder.md
│   └── mcp-server-manager.md
└── commands/
    └── new-lesson.md

Resources

• Claude Code Documentation
• GitHub: Prompt Circle Plugin