Build With AI # 150 I Built A $100K Research Assistant With Claude Code (for FREE)
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Mar 18, 2026 Adam Sandler, a marketing operator who built AI research tools at Viable Edge, walks through a live build using Claude Code. He demonstrates launching tools in VS Code, scraping and scoring venue data, creating CSVs and an interactive HTML dashboard. The conversation covers automating rubrics, browser automation, and packaging the workflow as a reusable skill for non-technical knowledge workers.
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Claude Code Lowers The Barrier For Nontechnical Tool Building
- Claude Code makes building software accessible to non-technical knowledge workers by letting them create tools and workflows without coding.
- Adam Sandler emphasizes turning everyday research tasks into repeatable tools that save hours and scale work across projects.
Run Claude Code Inside VS Code For Simplicity
- Use VS Code plus the Claude Code extension to run Claude locally and interact with files and terminals.
- Adam demonstrates launching Claude by typing Claude in the terminal and recommends the VS Code extension for an easier interface.
Real Case Finding Distressed Wedding Venues Fast
- Corey described a real consulting example: finding distressed wedding venues in North Carolina for a friend's acquisition business.
- Using Claude Cowork they found multiple venues in minutes, including one where the owner went to prison and a foreclosure was imminent.