If Claude feels like it gets dumber the longer a conversation runs, you are not imagining it. The cause is context rot, and there are three simple habits that keep your AI sharp.
You can build a fully functional voice AI agent using the Claude desktop app and ElevenLabs without writing code, with almost no API infrastructure, and no prior experience required. This guide walks you through the exact setup, the instructions to give your agent, and what to realistically expect from the result.
Building your first AI agent doesn't require code or infrastructure. In this guide, I walk through how to create a working travel planning agent inside the Claude desktop app using Projects, custom instructions, and MCP connectors like Expedia and Booking.com.
MCPs (Model Context Protocols) are the universal translator that lets Claude talk to Gmail, Google Drive, Notion, Figma, and hundreds of other tools, without you having to build any custom integration. Here's how they work and how to set them up in minutes.