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Enjoy a free version of FPS DOOM while waiting for AI response. What is "kaboom.claude" that lets you both work with AI and kill time

Summary

Anthropic has released a fun plugin called "kaboom.claude" for its AI coding assistant Claude Code. The plugin lets users play a free version of the classic FPS DOOM in the terminal window while waiting for the AI to respond to their commands. No separate game installation is needed; as soon as Claude begins working, the game starts immediately. This cleverly turns idle waiting time into entertainment, letting developers navigate DOOM's iconic corridors in a text-based display. The project has quickly gained attention in the developer community, combining nostalgia with productivity in a playful way. It showcases the growing ecosystem around AI tools, where even the waiting time can be gamified. For players, it presents a novel way to revisit a legendary game; for AI developers, it offers a humorous example of improving user experience beyond mere efficiency. The plugin also highlights DOOM's enduring legacy as a game that can run on virtually anything, from calculators to AI terminals, and the free version likely leverages an open-source port with ASCII rendering. This whimsical integration demonstrates how creative side projects can humanize technology and inspire new approaches to interaction design.

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