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Linus Torvalds uses Claude Code for a major Linux kernel performance improvement

Phoronix reports Torvalds using Claude Code on kernel perf work

1 Oct 11 8:16 PM · 2d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 1 of 3

Michael Larabel reports that Linus Torvalds, who has previously used AI for kernel debugging and done vibe coding with Google's Antigravity outside the kernel tree, is now using Claude Code to work on new Linux kernel features.

Phoronix reports Torvalds using Claude Code on kernel perf work
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“Linux creator Linus Torvalds has been known to use AI to help with kernel debugging and outside of the kernel tree has also done some vibe coding with Google's Antigravity.”

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Linus TorvaldsLinus Torvalds Creator of the Linux kernelAnthropic Maker of Claude Code

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  1. 2 outlets Linus Torvalds used Claude Code to rewrite how Linux reads cached files

    first by Startup Fortune, 2d ago · also Phoronix

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