How I’m Coding in 2026 (The Super-App Strategy)
After spending 3+ hours testing Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Manus, and others...I'm only recommending two. Here's why, plus a 6-step plan to set up your AI agent the right way. In this video, I covered: • Why Claude Desktop, Codex, and Manus all look identical • The two real advantages that matter: models vs integrations • Who has the model advantage (and who's faking it) • Why Manus is a sleeper pick (Meta acquisition explained) • How to build an always-on AI agent with remote control • The 6-step action plan for getting AI to actually do your work Where to find me on other platforms: https://x.com/rileybrown https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-brown-7441b1101/ https://www.instagram.com/realrileybrown/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rileybrown.ai TIME STAMPS 00:00 Why Every AI Company Is Building the Same App 03:28 The Race: Who Has a Model Advantage? 07:25 Who Has the Integration Advantage? 10:24 Which Tools Should You Actually Use? 11:39 Claude Desktop: Chat, Cowork, and Code Explained 14:33 Making Your Agent Always-On 18:42 How to Customize Your Agent (Skills & Plugins) 21:27 Building Your Knowledge Base in Notion 27:46 Your 6-Step Action Plan More about me: rileybrown.xyz Sponsorships: https://rileybrown.xyz/sponsorships
