How to Use AI Like The Top 1% | Complete Masterclass

In this video, I'm breaking down how to use AI like the top 1% — moving from web chats to desktop AI tools like Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and Antigravity. Most people still copy-paste from a browser and get AI slop, while pros let AI agents run commands and build systems on their own computer. I'll walk you through terminal basics, permission modes, Plan mode, tokens, the context window, skills, subagents, connectors and MCP step by step. This breakdown will show you how pros work with AI agents — shifting your mindset from "AI is a chatbot" to "AI is a system I build once and reuse." 🔗 Resources & Useful Links - Claude Desktop (Claude Code / Cowork): https://claude.com/download - OpenAI Codex: https://chatgpt.com/codex - Cursor: https://cursor.com - Google Antigravity: https://antigravity.google - Ego Lite (AI agent browser): https://github.com/citrolabs/ego-lite - Wispr Flow (voice typing): https://wisprflow.ai 📘 Timestamps 00:00:00 – Introduction/Demo 00:03:02 – Why Web AI Chat Holds You Back 00:03:53 – Switch to Desktop Apps: Claude, Antigravity, Cursor 00:04:44 – Local Machine vs Cloud Virtual Machine 00:06:08 – Using References: Thumbnail Example 00:07:28 – Setting Up Claude Desktop and Project Folder 00:08:49 – First Task: Junk File Cleanup Prompt 00:09:30 – Claude Models and Chat vs Code Mode 00:11:30 – Permission Modes Explained 00:12:21 – Terminal Basics for Beginners 00:13:42 – Harmful vs Safe Commands 00:15:32 – Plan Mode, Auto and Accept Edits 00:16:49 – Reviewing AI Changes with the Changelog 00:17:18 – Import Cookies in the Built-in Browser 00:19:31 – MD Files and Project Documentation 00:20:24 – Side Conversations for Parallel Work 00:21:16 – Artifacts: Mac Cleanup Plan 00:24:19 – Plan Mode Demo: Building a PPT 00:26:38 – Fixing AI Slop with Design References 00:29:55 – Creating a Project with Multiple Folders 00:32:15 – Comparing AI Models Across Tools 00:34:19 – What Tokens Are and Usage Limits 00:35:15 – Antigravity Setup and Effort Levels 00:38:03 – Free and Cheap AI Plans in India 00:39:15 – Choosing Haiku, Sonnet or Opus 00:43:22 – Understanding a Codebase in Cursor 00:44:49 – Context Window Explained 00:47:24 – Compacting Sessions to Save Tokens 00:52:31 – Connectors vs Skills 00:54:46 – Building a Thumbnail System in Codex 00:57:18 – Voice Typing with Wispr Flow 00:58:47 – Ego Lite Browser for AI Agents 00:59:34 – CLAUDE.md and the Presentation System 01:00:21 – New Environment and Session Setup 01:01:57 – Using Cheaper Models Once a System Exists 01:02:54 – How Skill Files Trigger 01:03:47 – System-Level vs Project-Level Skills 01:06:27 – Parallel Agents for Thumbnail Variations 01:09:46 – Skill File Structure Across Agents 01:11:22 – Running Subagents 01:14:47 – 15 Subagents Build a PPT in Under 4 Minutes 01:18:21 – Connectors and Custom MCP Servers 01:19:41 – Gmail Connector: Expense Analysis 01:22:25 – MCP Servers Explained 01:22:56 – Plugins in Codex 01:23:47 – Connecting Gmail in Cursor 01:25:10 – Gmail Spending Results and Artifacts 01:26:38 – Outro/Conclusion 📌 What this video covers Here's what you'll learn in this video: - Why desktop AI apps beat browser chats - Safe vs harmful terminal commands and permission modes - How to save tokens with compact and the right model - Reusable AI systems with skills and CLAUDE.md - Parallel subagents, connectors and MCP servers 🚀 Tools & Stack Mentioned AI Desktop Apps: Claude (Claude Code / Cowork), ChatGPT Codex, Cursor, Google Antigravity AI Models: Opus 5.5, Sonnet 5.5, Haiku 5.5, GPT-5.6, Gemini 4 Argon Productivity: Wispr Flow, Ego Lite browser, Gamma Integrations: Gmail connector, MCP servers, Codex plugins 🎯 This is perfect for: - Web AI users getting output they can't run - Beginners nervous about letting AI use the terminal - Creators hitting Claude or Codex usage limits fast - Founders who want repeatable AI systems for decks and thumbnails AI won't take your job — the person who uses AI properly will. Build systems with agents and skills, and every task gets faster and cheaper. Watch till the end — everything connects. 👋 WHO AM I? I'm Vivek Mishra — a performance marketing expert and trainer. I work with service-based and e-commerce brands and teach practical skills around marketing, AI tools, and digital systems. Everything I teach comes from doing it myself. 📩 Questions? Drop them in the comments — I personally reply. 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivekmishra.ai/ #ClaudeCode #Codex #AIAgents #AITools #Cursor