Using Claude Code: The Unreasonable Effectiveness of HTML

209 · · May 8, 2026, 9:35 p.m.
Summary
The blog post by Simon Willison discusses the advantages of using HTML over Markdown for outputs when working with AI models like Claude. It highlights how HTML provides better interactivity and visual appeal for explanations, especially for technical content such as security exploits. Willison shares personal experiences and examples of how he’s begun experimenting with rich HTML explanations, suggesting that this approach can enhance the clarity and engagement of technical documentation.