Meet SuperClaude – The Missing Power-Up for Claude Code

A lightweight framework that transforms generic Claude Code into your specialized development partner – no external tools, no complex setup, just pure configuration magic.

🎯 The Problem

Claude Code is powerful, but let's be honest – it's generic. You find yourself:

• Losing context mid-debugging session
• Repeating the same instructions every project
• Wishing it understood YOUR coding style
• Watching tokens vanish on verbose responses

✨ Enter SuperClaude

Think of it as a brain upgrade for Claude Code. Drop it in once, and suddenly Claude:

• Remembers everything with Git-based checkpoints
• Thinks like you want with 9 specialized personas
• Works 70% more efficiently with token optimization
• Never guesses – always finds the official docs first

🚀 Zero-Friction Install

git clone https://github.com/NomenAK/SuperClaude.git
cd SuperClaude
./install.sh                           # Default: ~/.claude/
# OR
./install.sh --dir /opt/claude          # Custom location
./install.sh --dir ./project-claude    # Project-specific

That's it. No databases, no services, no dependencies. Installs to ~/.claude/ by default or any directory you choose. The installer even backs up your existing config automatically!

💡 Why You'll Love It

🔄 Never Lose Context Again

Git-integrated checkpoint system lets you jump back to any point in your conversation. Debugging a nasty bug at 3am? Create a checkpoint. Need to try a different approach? Roll back and branch off.

📚 Smart Documentation That Evolves

Your docs write themselves using our token-optimized templates. Project docs go in /docs, while Claude's working notes live in /.claudedocs. Everything stays organized, nothing gets lost.

🎭 9 Instant Personas

Switch Claude's entire mindset with one command:

/persona:architect    # Big-picture system design mode
/persona:frontend     # Pixel-perfect UI obsession mode
/persona:security     # Paranoid threat-modeling mode
/persona:analyzer     # Sherlock Holmes debugging mode

Each persona thinks differently, asks different questions, and solves problems their own way.

⚡ 18 Power Commands

Real shortcuts for real work:

/user:build --react        # Spin up a React app with YOUR standards
/user:troubleshoot --prod  # Production fire? This knows what to do
/user:analyze --security   # Full security audit in seconds
/user:git --checkpoint     # Save your progress before that risky refactor

🧠 Actually Intelligent Integration

• Context7 finds library docs instantly (no more "I think this is how it works")
• Sequential thinking for complex problems (watch it reason step-by-step)
• Magic generates UI components that actually match your style
• Puppeteer tests everything in a real browser

🚄 70% More Efficient

Our UltraCompressed mode strips unnecessary tokens without losing clarity. More context, longer conversations, bigger projects – same token budget.

🎮 Quick Start Examples

The "New Project" Flow

/persona:architect
/user:design --api --ddd     # Domain-driven design from the start
/user:estimate --detailed    # Know what you're getting into
/persona:backend
/user:build --api --tdd      # Build it right the first time

The "Something's Broken" Flow

/persona:analyzer
/user:troubleshoot --investigate --prod
/user:analyze --profile      # Find the real bottleneck
/persona:performance
/user:improve --performance --threshold 90%

The "Make It Pretty" Flow

/persona:frontend
/user:build --react --magic  # AI-generated components
/user:test --e2e --pup       # See it work in a real browser
/user:improve --quality      # Polish until it shines

🔧 How It Actually Works

SuperClaude is pure configuration – no code, no external dependencies. It works by:

1. Loading specialized instructions when Claude Code starts
2. Activating different rulesets based on your commands
3. Switching cognitive modes through personas
4. Optimizing token usage automatically

The framework includes:

• CLAUDE.md – Core configuration and behaviors
• RULES.md – Engineering standards and practices
• PERSONAS.md – 9 specialized thinking modes
• MCP.md – Smart tool orchestration
• 18 Commands – Ready-made workflows
• 26 Shared Resources – Battle-tested patterns

🎨 Pick Your Fighter (Persona)

🛠️ Advanced Features

Thinking Modes

Control how deep Claude analyzes:

"think about X"              # Standard analysis
"think hard about Y"         # Architecture-level depth
"ultrathink Z"               # When you need EVERYTHING considered

Smart Tool Control

--c7           # Force documentation lookup
--seq          # Force step-by-step reasoning
--magic        # Force UI component generation
--no-mcp       # Use only native tools
--all-mcp      # Kitchen sink mode

Evidence-Based Everything

No more "this is better" without proof. SuperClaude enforces:

• Metrics for performance claims
• Documentation for library usage
• Test results for quality assertions
• Security scans for safety claims

🤝 Community-Driven Development

SuperClaude is MIT-licensed and built by developers, for developers. We welcome:

• New personas for specialized workflows
• Commands that solve your daily pain points
• Patterns that make Claude Code smarter
• Ideas that push the boundaries

Check out our Contributing Guide and join the conversation!

📊 What Makes It Different?

🔮 Coming Soon

• VS Code extension for deeper integration
• Persona marketplace for community contributions
• Team sync for shared configurations
• Analytics dashboard (privacy-first)

💬 Real Developer Stories

"I was debugging a production issue at 2am. Created a checkpoint, tried three different approaches, rolled back to the one that worked. Saved my sanity." – Backend Dev

"The frontend persona just gets UX. It asks questions I didn't even think of." – Full-Stack Dev

"70% token reduction means I can keep entire codebases in context. Game changer." – Tech Lead

🎯 Is SuperClaude For You?

Perfect if you:

• ✅ Want consistent AI assistance across projects
• ✅ Value evidence over opinions
• ✅ Need specialized thinking modes
• ✅ Care about token efficiency
• ✅ Like tools that just work

Skip if you:

• ❌ Prefer completely manual control
• ❌ Don't use Claude Code regularly
• ❌ Happy with generic AI responses

🚦 Get Started in 2 Minutes

1. Install

   git clone https://github.com/NomenAK/SuperClaude.git && cd SuperClaude && ./install.sh
   # Or custom location: ./install.sh --dir /your/path

2. Test Drive

   /user:analyze --code        # See what it finds
   /persona:architect          # Try a new mindset

3. Go Deeper

   • Explore commands: /user:load
   • Read the guides: ~/.claude/commands/
   • Join the community: Discussions

🛟 Need Help?

• Installation issues? Run ./install.sh again – it's idempotent. Use ./install.sh --help for options
• Commands not working? Check ls ~/.claude/commands/
• Want to contribute? See CONTRIBUTING.md
• Found a bug? Open an issue

🎉 Join the Revolution

SuperClaude isn't just a tool – it's a movement to make AI assistance actually useful for real developers. Every persona added, every command refined, every pattern shared makes Claude Code better for everyone.

What would make YOUR workflow better? Let's build it together.

SuperClaude v4.0.0 – Because generic AI assistance isn't good enough anymore.

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