Claude AI Setup FAQ
Answers to common questions about setting up Claude AI, switching from ChatGPT, building Skills, personalising your AI, and getting consistent results.
How do I switch from ChatGPT to Claude without losing my data?
Use Claude's built-in memory import feature (Settings > Capabilities > Memory > Import). It generates a prompt that extracts your ChatGPT memory in a Claude-compatible format. For custom GPTs, recreate each as a Claude Skill. For chat history, export via ChatGPT's Data Controls and upload key conversations to a Claude Project. Our full migration guide walks through the three-layer process step by step.
What is the difference between Claude's memory, Projects, and Skills?
Memory passively accumulates facts across conversations. Projects are persistent workspaces with custom instructions and uploaded documents. Skills are dynamic instruction files that load automatically based on the task. Memory is background context. Projects are workspaces. Skills are expertise.
How many Skills should I set up?
Five to fifteen covering your most common tasks. Start with three: your writing voice, your most frequent document format, and your most repetitive workflow such as meeting notes or status updates. Our complete setup guide walks through the full configuration process.
How do I make Claude sound like me?
Provide explicit structural rules (sentence length, paragraph structure, vocabulary), three to five writing samples, and a list of phrases Claude should never use. Encode these as a persistent Skill. This produces consistent voice matching across sessions. See our detailed guide on training Claude to match your writing voice.
What is MyOS?
MyOS is a web app that builds a personalised AI operating system for Claude through guided onboarding. You answer structured questions about your voice, communication style, brand standards, workflows, and audience. The system generates SKILL.md files that configure Claude to work the way you do. Nine pounds for early adopter access.
How much does MyOS cost?
Nine pounds for early adopter access, one-time payment with lifetime access. Standard pricing is nineteen pounds. You get six Foundation skills, up to six configured workflows, three bespoke output skills, a Skill Builder, Learning Loop, and full agentic readiness.
Why does Claude give inconsistent results?
Almost always because of inconsistent context. Without Projects or Skills, each conversation starts from zero. Move your work into Projects with persistent instructions and build Skills for recurring tasks. Our troubleshooting guide explains the root causes and fixes in detail.
Why does Claude forget my instructions mid-conversation?
Context window decay: as a conversation grows, Claude's attention to earlier instructions weakens. Keep conversations focused, start new ones when switching topics, and encode critical rules as Skills.
What are the best Claude workflows for knowledge workers?
Meeting notes, email drafting, status updates, weekly planning, meeting preparation, and executive summaries. Each follows a predictable format and occurs weekly. Properly configured, they save three to five hours per week. See our workflows guide for setup instructions for each one.
Is Claude better than ChatGPT for work?
For writing-heavy knowledge work and precise instruction-following, Claude is generally preferred. ChatGPT has advantages in image generation, ecosystem breadth, and web browsing. The best choice depends on the type of work you do most. Our honest comparison breaks down the strengths by use case.
What are Claude Skills?
Markdown instruction files that Claude loads dynamically when they match the task you are working on. They encode repeatable processes and persist across sessions. Skills stack, meaning Claude can apply multiple simultaneously. They are Claude's most powerful customisation feature.
Can Claude access my files and apps?
Through Connectors, Claude can link to Google Drive, Slack, Gmail, and other tools. Through Cowork, Claude can interact with files on your desktop. These integrations require explicit authorisation.
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