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NoTool not named · 15 Feb 2026

I spent more time fighting to get the configuration right than if I had simply run the prompt

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In the thread “Breaking the spell of vibe coding”, replying to this comment

Helped: Setting a good allowlist for Claude.

Got in the way: Fighting to get the configuration right.

I don’t think Ralph is worthwhile, at least the few times I’ve tried to set it up I spent more time fighting to get the configuration right than if I had simply run the prompt. Coworkers had similar experiences, it’s better to set a good allowlist for Claude.