# π Claude Code Workflow (CCW)
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**Claude Code Workflow (CCW)** is a JSON-driven multi-agent development framework with intelligent CLI orchestration (Gemini/Qwen/Codex), context-first architecture, and automated workflow execution. It transforms AI development from simple prompt chaining into a powerful orchestration system.
> **π Version 6.3.19: Search Enhancement & CLI Tools Upgrade**
>
> **New Features**:
> - π **Dense + Reranker Search**: Cross-Encoder reranking for improved result relevance
> - π» **OpenCode AI Support**: New OpenCode CLI tool integration
> - π οΈ **Service Architecture**: Preload service, cache management, UV package manager support
> - π **Issue Multi-Queue Execution**: Supports Codex for long-running autonomous work
>
> **Recommended Workflow**:
> - π **Issue Workflow** (`/issue:plan` β `/issue:queue` β `/issue:execute`): Recommend **Codex** executor for long-running autonomous coding
>
> See [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md) for complete details and migration guide.
> π **New to CCW?** Check out the [**Getting Started Guide**](GETTING_STARTED.md) for a beginner-friendly 5-minute tutorial!
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## β¨ Core Concepts
CCW is built on a set of core principles that distinguish it from traditional AI development approaches:
- **Context-First Architecture**: Eliminates uncertainty during execution through pre-defined context gathering, ensuring agents have the right information *before* implementation.
- **JSON-First State Management**: Task state is fully stored in `.task/IMPL-*.json` files as the single source of truth, enabling programmatic orchestration without state drift.
- **Autonomous Multi-Stage Orchestration**: Commands chain-invoke specialized sub-commands and agents to automate complex workflows with zero user intervention.
- **Multi-Model Strategy**: Leverages the unique strengths of different AI models (e.g., Gemini for analysis, Codex for implementation) for superior results.
- **Layered Memory System**: A 4-tier documentation system that provides context at the appropriate abstraction level, preventing information overload.
- **Specialized Role-Based Agents**: A suite of agents (`@code-developer`, `@test-fix-agent`, etc.) that emulate a real software team for diverse tasks.
---
## βοΈ Installation
### **π Requirements**
| Platform | Node.js | Additional |
|----------|---------|------------|
| Windows | 20.x or 22.x LTS (recommended) | Node 23+ requires [Visual Studio Build Tools](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools/) |
| macOS | 18.x+ | Xcode Command Line Tools |
| Linux | 18.x+ | build-essential |
> **Note**: The `better-sqlite3` dependency requires native compilation. Using Node.js LTS versions avoids build issues.
### **π¦ npm Install (Recommended)**
Install globally via npm:
```bash
npm install -g claude-code-workflow
```
Then install workflow files to your system:
```bash
# Interactive installation
ccw install
# Global installation (to ~/.claude)
ccw install -m Global
# Project-specific installation
ccw install -m Path -p /path/to/project
```
### **β
Verify Installation**
After installation, open **Claude Code** and verify that workflow commands are available by running:
```bash
/workflow:session:list
```
If slash commands (e.g., `/workflow:*`) are recognized, the installation was successful.
---
## π₯οΈ CCW CLI Tool
The `ccw` command provides a powerful CLI for managing your Claude Code Workflow installation:
### **Commands**
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `ccw install` | Install workflow files to Global (~/.claude) or specific Path |
| `ccw upgrade` | Upgrade existing installations to current package version |
| `ccw uninstall` | Remove workflow files from an installation |
| `ccw view` | Open the workflow dashboard in browser |
| `ccw serve` | Start dashboard server without opening browser |
| `ccw list` | List all managed installations |
| `ccw cli -p "..."` | Execute CLI tools (Gemini/Qwen/Codex) with prompt |
| `ccw core-memory` | Manage session clustering and memory |
### **Usage Examples**
```bash
# Install globally
ccw install -m Global
# Install to specific project
ccw install -m Path -p ./my-project
# Open dashboard
ccw view
# Start dashboard server on custom port
ccw serve --port 8080
# Upgrade all installations
ccw upgrade -a
# List installations
ccw list
```
### **Dashboard Features**
The CCW Dashboard (`ccw view`) provides:
- π **Session Overview**: View all workflow sessions with status and progress
- π **Task Management**: Track task execution and completion
- π **CodexLens Manager**: Native code indexing with FTS + Semantic + Hybrid search
- π§ **Core Memory**: Session clustering visualization with cluster management
- π **CLAUDE.md Manager**: File tree viewer for configuration management
- π― **Skills Manager**: View and manage Claude Code skills
- πΈοΈ **Graph Explorer**: Interactive code relationship visualization (Cytoscape.js)
- βοΈ **MCP Manager**: Configure and monitor MCP servers
- πͺ **Hook Manager**: Manage Claude Code hooks
- β **Help View**: Internationalized help documentation
- π» **CLI Manager**: CLI execution history with session resume
> π See [**Dashboard Guide**](DASHBOARD_GUIDE.md) and [**Dashboard Operations**](DASHBOARD_OPERATIONS_EN.md) for detailed documentation.
---
## π Security
The dashboard server is **localhost-bound by default** and **API endpoints require authentication**. See `ccw/docs/SECURITY.md` for the full security model, token usage, and safe deployment guidance.
---
## π οΈ Command Reference
CCW provides a rich set of commands for managing workflows, tasks, and interactions with AI tools. For a complete list and detailed descriptions of all available commands, please refer to the [**COMMAND_REFERENCE.md**](COMMAND_REFERENCE.md) file.
For detailed technical specifications of each command, see [**COMMAND_SPEC.md**](COMMAND_SPEC.md).
---
### π‘ **Need Help? Use the Interactive Command Guide**
CCW includes a built-in **Command Guide Skill** to help you discover and use commands effectively:
- **`CCW-help`** - Get interactive help and command recommendations
- **`CCW-issue`** - Report bugs or request features using guided templates
The Command Guide provides:
- π **Smart Command Search** - Find commands by keyword, category, or use case
- π€ **Next-Step Recommendations** - Get suggestions for what to do after any command
- π **Detailed Documentation** - View arguments, examples, and best practices
- π **Beginner Onboarding** - Learn the 14 core commands through guided learning paths
- π **Issue Reporting** - Generate standardized bug reports and feature requests
**Usage Examples**:
```
User: "CCW-help"
β Interactive menu with command search, recommendations, and documentation
User: "What should I do after /workflow:plan?"
β Recommends /workflow:execute, /workflow:action-plan-verify with workflow patterns
User: "CCW-issue"
β Guided template generation for bugs, features, or question inquiries
```
---
## π Quick Start
The best way to get started is by following the 5-minute tutorial in the [**Getting Started Guide**](GETTING_STARTED.md).
Here's a quick example of a common development workflow:
### **Option 1: Lite-Plan Workflow** (β‘ Recommended for Quick Tasks)
Lightweight interactive workflow with in-memory planning and immediate execution:
```bash
# Basic usage with auto-detection
/workflow:lite-plan "Add JWT authentication to user login"
# Force code exploration
/workflow:lite-plan -e "Refactor logging module for better performance"
# Basic usage
/workflow:lite-plan "Add unit tests for authentication service"
```
**Interactive Flow**:
1. **Phase 1**: Automatic task analysis and smart code exploration (if needed)
2. **Phase 2**: Answer clarification questions (if any)
3. **Phase 3**: Review generated plan and task breakdown
4. **Phase 4**: Three-dimensional confirmation:
- β
Confirm/Modify/Cancel task
- π§ Choose execution: Agent / Provide Plan Only / CLI (Gemini/Qwen/Codex)
- π Optional code review: No / Claude / Gemini / Qwen / Codex
5. **Phase 5**: Watch live execution and task tracking
### **Option 2: Lite-Fix Workflow** (π Recommended for Bug Fixes)
Intelligent bug diagnosis and fix workflow with adaptive severity assessment:
```bash
# Standard bug fix (auto-adapts based on severity)
/workflow:lite-fix "User avatar upload fails with 413 error"
# Production hotfix mode
/workflow:lite-fix --hotfix "Payment gateway 5xx errors"
```
**Workflow Features**:
- **Phase 1**: Intelligent root cause diagnosis with adaptive search
- **Phase 2**: Automatic impact assessment and risk scoring
- **Phase 3**: Fix strategy generation based on complexity
- **Phase 4**: Risk-aware verification planning
- **Phase 5**: User confirmation with execution selection
- **Phase 6**: Execution dispatch with complete artifact tracking
**Session Artifacts** (saved to `.workflow/.lite-fix/{bug-slug}-{timestamp}/`):
- `diagnosis.json` - Root cause analysis and reproduction steps
- `impact.json` - Risk score, severity, and workflow adaptations
- `fix-plan.json` - Fix strategy and implementation tasks
- `task.json` - Enhanced Task JSON with complete context
- `followup.json` - Auto-generated follow-up tasks (hotfix mode only)
### **Option 3: Full Workflow** (π Comprehensive Planning)
Traditional multi-stage workflow for complex projects:
1. **Create Plan** (auto-starts session):
```bash
/workflow:plan "Implement JWT-based user login and registration"
```
2. **Execute Plan**:
```bash
/workflow:execute
```
3. **View Status** (optional):
```bash
/workflow:status
```
---
## π Documentation
CCW provides comprehensive documentation to help you get started quickly and master advanced features:
### π **Getting Started**
- [**Getting Started Guide**](GETTING_STARTED.md) - 5-minute quick start tutorial
- [**Installation Guide**](INSTALL.md) - Detailed installation instructions ([δΈζ](INSTALL_CN.md))
- [**Workflow Decision Guide**](WORKFLOW_DECISION_GUIDE.md) - π³ Interactive flowchart to choose the right command
- [**Examples**](EXAMPLES.md) - Real-world use cases and practical examples
- [**FAQ**](FAQ.md) - Common questions and troubleshooting
### π₯οΈ **Dashboard**
- [**Dashboard Guide**](DASHBOARD_GUIDE.md) - Dashboard user guide and interface overview
- [**Dashboard Operations**](DASHBOARD_OPERATIONS_EN.md) - Detailed operation instructions
### ποΈ **Architecture & Design**
- [**Architecture Overview**](ARCHITECTURE.md) - System design and core components
- [**Project Introduction**](PROJECT_INTRODUCTION.md) - Detailed project overview
- [**Workflow Diagrams**](WORKFLOW_DIAGRAMS.md) - Visual workflow representations
### π **Command Reference**
- [**Command Reference**](COMMAND_REFERENCE.md) - Complete list of all commands
- [**Command Spec**](COMMAND_SPEC.md) - Detailed technical specifications
- [**Command Flow Standard**](COMMAND_FLOW_STANDARD.md) - Command design patterns
### π€ **Contributing**
- [**Contributing Guide**](CONTRIBUTING.md) - How to contribute to CCW
- [**Changelog**](CHANGELOG.md) - Version history and release notes
---
## π€ Contributing & Support
- **Repository**: [GitHub - Claude-Code-Workflow](https://github.com/catlog22/Claude-Code-Workflow)
- **Issues**: Report bugs or request features on [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/catlog22/Claude-Code-Workflow/issues).
- **Discussions**: Join the [Community Forum](https://github.com/catlog22/Claude-Code-Workflow/discussions).
- **Contributing**: See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for contribution guidelines.
## π License
This project is licensed under the **MIT License**. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.