🚀 Claude Code Workflow (CCW)

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📋 Overview

Claude Code Workflow (CCW) is a next-generation multi-agent automation framework for software development that orchestrates complex development tasks through intelligent workflow management and autonomous execution.

🧪 Latest Release v2.1.0-experimental: Introduces experimental MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools integration for enhanced codebase analysis and external context retrieval. Includes Exa MCP Server for external API patterns and Code Index MCP for advanced internal codebase exploration. See CHANGELOG.md for details.

⚠️ Experimental Features: MCP tools are optional and experimental. All existing functionality remains stable.

🌟 Key Innovations

• 🔄 Enhanced Workflow Lifecycle: Complete development cycle: Brainstorm → Plan → Verify → Execute → Test → Review
• 🧪 Automated Test Generation: Comprehensive test workflow generation (/workflow:test-gen) with full coverage planning
• ✅ Plan Verification System: Pre-execution validation using dual Gemini/Codex analysis (/workflow:plan-verify)
• 🎯 JSON-First Architecture: Single source of truth with atomic session management
• 💡 Brainstorm Artifacts: Multi-perspective planning with synthesis and structured document generation
• 🔧 MCP Tools Integration (Experimental): Enhanced codebase analysis through Model Context Protocol tools

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🏗️ System Architecture

🔧 Core Architectural Principles

graph TB
    subgraph "🖥️ CLI Interface Layer"
        CLI[CLI Commands]
        GEM[Gemini CLI]
        COD[Codex CLI]
        WRAPPER[Intelligent Gemini Wrapper]
    end

    subgraph "📋 Session Management"
        MARKER[".active-session markers"]
        SESSION["workflow-session.json"]
        WDIR[".workflow/ directories"]
    end

    subgraph "📊 JSON-First Task System"
        TASK_JSON[".task/impl-*.json"]
        HIERARCHY["Task Hierarchy (max 2 levels)"]
        STATUS["Task Status Management"]
        DECOMP["Task Decomposition Engine"]
    end

    subgraph "🤖 Multi-Agent Orchestration"
        PLAN_AGENT[Conceptual Planning Agent]
        ACTION_AGENT[Action Planning Agent]
        CODE_AGENT[Code Developer Agent]
        REVIEW_AGENT[Code Review Agent]
        MEMORY_AGENT[Memory Gemini Bridge]
    end

    CLI --> WRAPPER
    WRAPPER --> GEM
    CLI --> COD

    GEM --> PLAN_AGENT
    COD --> CODE_AGENT

    PLAN_AGENT --> TASK_JSON
    ACTION_AGENT --> TASK_JSON
    CODE_AGENT --> TASK_JSON

    TASK_JSON --> DECOMP
    DECOMP --> HIERARCHY
    HIERARCHY --> STATUS

    SESSION --> MARKER
    MARKER --> WDIR

🏛️ Four-Layer Architecture

CCW operates through four distinct architectural layers with defined responsibilities and data contracts:

Layer	Components	Data Flow	Integration Points
🖥️ Interface Layer	CLI Commands, Gemini/Codex/Qwen Wrappers	User input → Commands → Agents	External CLI tools, approval modes
📋 Session Layer	.active-[session] markers, workflow-session.json	Session state → Task discovery	Atomic session switching
📊 Task/Data Layer	.task/impl-*.json, hierarchy management	Task definitions → Agent execution	JSON-first model, generated views
🤖 Orchestration Layer	Multi-agent coordination, dependency resolution	Agent outputs → Task updates	Intelligent execution flow

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✨ Major Enhancements v2.0

🔄 Enhanced Workflow Lifecycle

Complete development lifecycle with quality gates at each phase:

1. 💡 Brainstorm Phase - Multi-perspective conceptual planning with role-based analysis
2. 📋 Plan Phase - Structured implementation planning with task decomposition
3. ✅ Verify Phase - Pre-execution validation using Gemini (strategic) + Codex (technical)
4. ⚡ Execute Phase - Autonomous implementation with multi-agent orchestration
5. 🧪 Test Phase - Automated test workflow generation with comprehensive coverage
6. 🔍 Review Phase - Quality assurance and completion validation

🧪 Automated Test Generation

Comprehensive test workflow creation:

• Implementation Analysis: Scans completed IMPL-* tasks for test requirements
• Multi-layered Testing: Unit, Integration, E2E, Performance, Security tests
• Agent Assignment: Specialized test agents for different test types
• Dependency Mapping: Test execution follows implementation dependency chains

✅ Plan Verification System

Dual-engine validation before execution:

• Gemini Strategic Analysis: High-level feasibility and architectural soundness
• Codex Technical Analysis: Implementation details and technical feasibility
• Cross-Validation: Identifies conflicts between strategic vision and technical constraints
• Improvement Suggestions: Actionable recommendations before implementation begins

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📊 Complexity Management System

CCW automatically adapts workflow structure based on project complexity:

Complexity	Task Count	Structure	Features
🟢 Simple	<5 tasks	Single-level	Minimal overhead, direct execution
🟡 Medium	5-10 tasks	Two-level hierarchy	Progress tracking, automated docs
🔴 Complex	>10 tasks	Force re-scoping	Multi-iteration planning required

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🛠️ Complete Command Reference

🎮 Core System Commands

Command	Function	Example
🎯 /enhance-prompt	Technical context enhancement	/enhance-prompt "add auth system"
📊 /context	Unified context management	/context --analyze --format=tree
📝 /update-memory-full	Complete documentation update	/update-memory-full
🔄 /update-memory-related	Smart context-aware updates	/update-memory-related

🚀 Unified CLI Commands (v3.0.0+)

Command	Purpose	Usage
/cli:analyze	Deep codebase analysis	/cli:analyze "[target]" [--tool <tool>]
/cli:chat	Direct interaction with a tool	/cli:chat "[inquiry]" [--tool <tool>]
/cli:execute	Intelligent execution with YOLO permissions	`/cli:execute "[description
/cli:cli-init	Initialize CLI tool configurations	/cli:cli-init [--tool <tool>]
/cli:mode:bug-index	Bug analysis and fix suggestions	/cli:mode:bug-index "[description]" [--tool <tool>]
/cli:mode:code-analysis	Deep code analysis and debugging	/cli:mode:code-analysis "[target]" [--tool <tool>]
/cli:mode:plan	Project planning and architecture	/cli:mode:plan "[topic]" [--tool <tool>]

Supported tools for --tool flag: gemini (default), qwen, codex.

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📖 Migration Guide: From v2 to v3.0.0

Version 3.0.0 introduces a unified CLI command structure, consolidating the previous tool-specific commands (/gemini:*, /qwen:*, /codex:*) into a single, more powerful /cli:* command set.

Key Change: The specific tool (Gemini, Qwen, Codex) is now selected using the --tool <name> flag. If no tool is specified, it defaults to gemini.

Command Mapping:

Old Command (v2)	New Command (v3.0.0)	Notes
/gemini:analyze "..."	/cli:analyze "..."	Defaults to Gemini.
/qwen:analyze "..."	/cli:analyze "..." --tool qwen	Specify Qwen with --tool.
/codex:chat "..."	/cli:chat "..." --tool codex	Specify Codex with --tool.
/gemini:execute "..."	/cli:execute "..."	Defaults to Gemini.
/gemini:mode:bug-index "..."	/cli:mode:bug-index "..."	Defaults to Gemini.
/qwen:mode:plan "..."	/cli:mode:plan "..." --tool qwen	Specify Qwen with --tool.

The commands /gemini:mode:auto and /gemini:mode:plan-precise have been removed and their functionality integrated into the enhanced /cli:execute and /cli:mode:plan commands respectively.

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🎯 Workflow Management

📋 Session Management

Command	Function	Usage
🚀 /workflow:session:start	Create new session	/workflow:session:start "OAuth2 System"
⏸️ /workflow:session:pause	Pause current session	/workflow:session:pause
▶️ /workflow:session:resume	Resume session	/workflow:session:resume "OAuth2 System"
📋 /workflow:session:list	List all sessions	/workflow:session:list --active
🔄 /workflow:session:switch	Switch sessions	/workflow:session:switch "Payment Fix"

🎯 Workflow Operations

Command	Function	Usage
💭 /workflow:brainstorm:*	Multi-perspective planning with role experts	/workflow:brainstorm:system-architect "microservices"
🤝 /workflow:brainstorm:synthesis	Synthesize all brainstorming perspectives	/workflow:brainstorm:synthesis
🎨 /workflow:brainstorm:artifacts	Generate structured planning documents	/workflow:brainstorm:artifacts "topic description"
📋 /workflow:plan	Convert to executable implementation plans	/workflow:plan "description" | file.md | ISS-001
🔍 /workflow:plan-deep	Deep technical planning with Gemini analysis	/workflow:plan-deep "requirements description"
✅ /workflow:plan-verify	Pre-execution validation using dual analysis	/workflow:plan-verify
⚡ /workflow:execute	Coordinate agents for implementation	/workflow:execute
🔄 /workflow:resume	Intelligent workflow resumption	/workflow:resume [--from TASK-ID] [--retry]
📊 /workflow:status	Generate on-demand views from task data	/workflow:status [task-id] [format] [validation]
🧪 /workflow:test-gen	Generate comprehensive test workflows	/workflow:test-gen WFS-session-id
🔍 /workflow:review	Execute review phase for quality validation	/workflow:review
📚 /workflow:docs	Generate hierarchical documentation	/workflow:docs "architecture" | "api" | "all"

🏷️ Task Management

Command	Function	Usage
➕ /task:create	Create implementation task with context	/task:create "User Authentication System"
🔄 /task:breakdown	Intelligent task decomposition	/task:breakdown task-id
⚡ /task:execute	Execute tasks with appropriate agents	/task:execute task-id
📋 /task:replan	Replan tasks with detailed input	/task:replan task-id ["text" | file.md | ISS-001]

🏷️ Issue Management

Command	Function	Usage
➕ /workflow:issue:create	Create new project issue	/workflow:issue:create "API Rate Limiting" --priority=high
📋 /workflow:issue:list	List and filter issues	/workflow:issue:list --status=open --assigned=system-architect
📝 /workflow:issue:update	Update existing issue	/workflow:issue:update ISS-001 --status=in-progress
✅ /workflow:issue:close	Close completed issue	/workflow:issue:close ISS-001 --reason=resolved

🧠 Brainstorming Role Commands

Role	Command	Purpose
🏗️ System Architect	/workflow:brainstorm:system-architect	Technical architecture analysis
🔒 Security Expert	/workflow:brainstorm:security-expert	Security and threat analysis
📊 Product Manager	/workflow:brainstorm:product-manager	User needs and business value
🎨 UI Designer	/workflow:brainstorm:ui-designer	User experience and interface
📈 Business Analyst	/workflow:brainstorm:business-analyst	Process optimization analysis
🔬 Innovation Lead	/workflow:brainstorm:innovation-lead	Emerging technology opportunities
📋 Feature Planner	/workflow:brainstorm:feature-planner	Feature development planning
🗄️ Data Architect	/workflow:brainstorm:data-architect	Data modeling and analytics
👥 User Researcher	/workflow:brainstorm:user-researcher	User behavior analysis
🚀 Auto Selection	/workflow:brainstorm:auto	Dynamic role selection

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🎯 Complete Development Workflows

🚀 Enhanced Workflow Lifecycle

graph TD
    START[🎯 New Feature Request] --> SESSION["/workflow:session:start 'OAuth2 System'"]
    SESSION --> BRAINSTORM["/workflow:brainstorm:system-architect topic"]
    BRAINSTORM --> SYNTHESIS["/workflow:brainstorm:synthesis"]
    SYNTHESIS --> PLAN["/workflow:plan description"]
    PLAN --> VERIFY["/workflow:plan-verify"]
    VERIFY --> EXECUTE["/workflow:execute"]
    EXECUTE --> TEST["/workflow:test-gen WFS-session-id"]
    TEST --> REVIEW["/workflow:review"]
    REVIEW --> DOCS["/workflow:docs all"]
    DOCS --> COMPLETE[✅ Complete]

⚡ Workflow Session Management

graph LR
    START[📋 Session Start] --> MARKER[🏷️ .active-session marker]
    MARKER --> JSON[📊 workflow-session.json]
    JSON --> TASKS[🎯 .task/IMPL-*.json]
    TASKS --> PAUSE[⏸️ Pause: Remove marker]
    PAUSE --> RESUME[▶️ Resume: Restore marker]
    RESUME --> SWITCH[🔄 Switch: Change active session]

🔥 Quick Development Examples

🚀 Complete Feature Development Workflow

# 1. Initialize focused session
/workflow:session:start "User Dashboard Feature"

# 2. Multi-perspective brainstorming
/workflow:brainstorm:system-architect "dashboard analytics system"
/workflow:brainstorm:ui-designer "dashboard user experience"
/workflow:brainstorm:data-architect "analytics data flow"

# 3. Synthesize all perspectives
/workflow:brainstorm:synthesis

# 4. Create executable implementation plan
/workflow:plan "user dashboard with analytics and real-time data"

# 5. Verify plan before execution
/workflow:plan-verify

# 6. Execute implementation with agent coordination
/workflow:execute

# 7. Generate comprehensive test suite
/workflow:test-gen WFS-user-dashboard-feature

# 8. Quality assurance and review
/workflow:review

# 9. Generate documentation
/workflow:docs "all"

⚡ Rapid Bug Resolution

# Quick bug fix workflow
/workflow:session:start "Payment Processing Fix"
/cli:mode:bug-index "Payment validation fails on concurrent requests" --tool gemini
/cli:mode:bug-index "Fix race condition in payment validation" --tool codex
/workflow:review

📊 Architecture Analysis & Refactoring

# Deep architecture workflow
/workflow:session:start "API Refactoring Initiative"
/cli:analyze "current API architecture patterns and technical debt" --tool gemini
/workflow:plan-deep "microservices transition strategy"
/workflow:plan-verify
/cli:execute "Refactor monolith to microservices architecture" --tool qwen
/workflow:test-gen WFS-api-refactoring-initiative
/workflow:review

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🏗️ Project Structure

📁 .claude/
├── 🤖 agents/                 # AI agent definitions
├── 🎯 commands/              # CLI command implementations
│   ├── cli/                 # NEW: Unified CLI commands
│   │   └── mode/
│   └── 🎯 workflow/         # Workflow management
├── 🎨 output-styles/         # Output formatting templates
├── 🎭 planning-templates/    # Role-specific planning
├── 💬 prompt-templates/      # AI interaction templates
├── 🔧 scripts/              # Automation utilities
│   ├── 📊 gemini-wrapper           # Intelligent Gemini wrapper
│   ├── 🔧 get_modules_by_depth.sh  # Project analysis
│   └── 📋 read-task-paths.sh       # Task path conversion
├── 🛠️ workflows/            # Core workflow documentation
│   ├── 🏛️ workflow-architecture.md      # System architecture
│   ├── 📊 intelligent-tools-strategy.md # Tool selection guide
│   ├── 🔧 context-search-strategy.md  # Search and discovery strategy
│   └── 🔧 tools-implementation-guide.md # Implementation details
└── ⚙️ settings.local.json   # Local configuration

📁 .workflow/                 # Session workspace (auto-generated)
├── 🏷️ .active-[session]     # Active session markers
└── 📋 WFS-[topic-slug]/      # Individual sessions
    ├── ⚙️ workflow-session.json    # Session metadata
    ├── 📊 .task/impl-*.json        # Task definitions
    ├── 📝 IMPL_PLAN.md             # Planning documents
    ├── ✅ TODO_LIST.md              # Progress tracking
    ├── 📚 .summaries/              # Completion summaries
    ├── 🧠 .process/                # NEW: Planning artifacts
    │   └── 📈 ANALYSIS_RESULTS.md  # Analysis results
    └── 🧪 WFS-test-[session]/     # NEW: Generated test workflows

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⚡ Performance & Technical Specs

📊 Performance Metrics

Metric	Performance	Details
🔄 Session Switching	<10ms	Atomic marker file operations
📊 JSON Queries	<1ms	Direct JSON access, no parsing overhead
📝 Doc Updates	<30s	Medium projects, intelligent targeting
🔍 Context Loading	<5s	Complex codebases with caching
⚡ Task Execution	10min timeout	Complex operations with error handling

🛠️ System Requirements

• 🖥️ OS: Windows 10+, Ubuntu 18.04+, macOS 10.15+
• 📦 Dependencies: Git, Node.js (Gemini), Python 3.8+ (Codex)
• 💾 Storage: ~50MB core + variable project data
• 🧠 Memory: 512MB minimum, 2GB recommended

🔗 Integration Requirements

• 🔍 Gemini CLI: Required for analysis and strategic planning workflows
• 🤖 Codex CLI: Required for autonomous development and bug fixing
• 🔮 Qwen CLI: Required for architecture analysis and code generation
• 📂 Git Repository: Required for change tracking and version control
• 🎯 Claude Code IDE: Recommended for optimal experience

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⚙️ Installation & Configuration

🚀 Quick Installation

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✅ Verify Installation

/workflow:session:list

⚙️ Essential Configuration

Gemini CLI Setup

// ~/.gemini/settings.json
{
  "contextFileName": "CLAUDE.md"
}

Optimized .geminiignore

# Performance optimization
/dist/
/build/
/node_modules/
/.next/

# Temporary files
*.tmp
*.log
/temp/

# Include important docs
!README.md
!**/CLAUDE.md

🔧 MCP Tools Configuration (Optional Enhancement)

MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools provide enhanced codebase analysis capabilities. They are completely optional - CCW works perfectly without them.

Quick MCP Setup

1. Install MCP Servers (choose what you need):

   # Option 1: Exa MCP Server (External API patterns)
   # 📋 Installation Guide: https://github.com/exa-labs/exa-mcp-server
   
   # Option 2: Code Index MCP (Advanced code search)
   # 📋 Installation Guide: https://github.com/johnhuang316/code-index-mcp
   

2. Configure Claude Code IDE:

   • Follow the MCP server installation guides above
   • Restart Claude Code IDE after MCP server installation
   • CCW will automatically detect and use available MCP tools

Benefits When Enabled

• 📊 Faster Analysis: Direct codebase indexing vs manual searching
• 🌐 External Context: Real-world API patterns and examples
• 🔍 Advanced Search: Pattern matching and similarity detection
• ⚡ Automatic Fallback: Uses traditional tools when MCP unavailable

Configuration Resources

MCP Server	Installation Guide	Purpose
🌐 Exa MCP	Installation Guide	External API patterns & best practices
🔍 Code Index MCP	Installation Guide	Advanced internal codebase search
📖 MCP Protocol	Official Documentation	Technical specifications

💡 Pro Tip: Start with basic CCW functionality, then add MCP tools when you want enhanced analysis capabilities.

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🤝 Contributing

🛠️ Development Setup

1. 🍴 Fork the repository
2. 🌿 Create feature branch: git checkout -b feature/enhancement-name
3. 📦 Install dependencies
4. ✅ Test with sample projects
5. 📤 Submit detailed pull request

📏 Code Standards

• ✅ Follow existing command patterns
• 🔄 Maintain backward compatibility
• 🧪 Add tests for new functionality
• 📚 Update documentation
• 🏷️ Use semantic versioning

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📞 Support & Resources

Resource	Link	Description
📚 Documentation	Project Wiki	Comprehensive guides
🐛 Issues	GitHub Issues	Bug reports & features
💬 Discussions	Community Forum	Community support
📋 Changelog	Release History	Version history

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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🚀 Claude Code Workflow (CCW)

Professional software development workflow automation through intelligent multi-agent coordination and autonomous execution capabilities.