Claude Code for product managers: research, writing, context libraries, custom to-do system, and more | Teresa Torres

What It Covers

Teresa Torres demonstrates how she uses Claude Code to manage her entire workflow through custom task management, automated academic research digestion, structured context libraries, and AI-assisted writing without coding expertise.

Key Questions Answered

• •Custom Task System: Build personalized task management in Claude Code using markdown files with front matter (due dates, tags) stored in Obsidian, enabling natural language commands like "new task" instead of clicking through GUI interfaces daily.
• •Automated Research Pipeline: Set up Python cron jobs to search arXiv and Google Scholar daily based on custom keywords, automatically generate paper summaries overnight, and deliver filtered research digests integrated directly into your morning to-do list workflow.
• •Context File Architecture: Create small, focused context files (writing style guides, business profiles, product details) instead of one large file, allowing Claude to load only relevant context per task and deliver accurate, personalized responses without repetitive prompting.
• •AI Writing Partnership: Use Claude as a writing reviewer rather than generator by maintaining detailed style guides with specific tone, audience, and formatting preferences, enabling real-time feedback, research assistance, and typo correction while preserving authentic voice.