zcc: The zsh for Claude Code

Transform Claude Code from a basic AI assistant into a project-aware, context-intelligent development powerhouse.

The Problem

Claude Code breaks down as your codebase grows:

• 😔 Re-adding the same CLAUDE.md instructions across projects
• 📝 Claude spams markdown files instead of organized task tracking
• 🔄 Goes in circles after context compacting, repeating failed approaches
• 🎭 Copy-pasting roleplay prompts: "Act as engineer..." "Be a reviewer..."

The Solution: oh-my-zsh for AI

Just as zsh transformed terminals with themes and plugins, zcc transforms Claude Code with:

# Before: Basic Claude Code
"Please review my code"  # Generic responses

# After: With zcc
/mode reviewer          # Specialized AI personality
"Review the auth module" # Context-aware, focused analysis

See It In Action

# 1. Install (30 seconds)
npx zcc init

# 2. Use enhanced features immediately
/mode architect         # Switch to system design mode
/ticket create "Add authentication"  # Persistent task tracking
/zcc                    # See project status

# 3. Claude becomes context-aware
"Implement the auth feature"  # Claude knows about your ticket, 
                              # project structure, git status, etc.

Core Features

| Feature | What It Does | zsh Equivalent | | ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------- | ------------------ | | AI Modes | Switch personalities (architect/engineer/reviewer) | Themes | | Tickets | Persistent task tracking across sessions | tmux sessions | | External Packs | Install community packs from GitHub | oh-my-zsh plugins | | Fuzzy Matching | /mode eng → finds engineer | Smart completions | | Hooks | Auto-load context, expand acronyms | precmd/preexec | | Workflows | Reusable procedures (review, deploy, audit) | Functions | | Agents | Specialized tools (research, analysis) | Plugins |

Getting Started

Installation Options

1. Quick Start (Recommended)

# Interactive setup - choose from available starter packs
npx zcc init

# Or install a specific starter pack directly (headless)
npx zcc init --pack essentials
npx zcc init --pack advanced-code-refactoring

2. Global Installation

# Install globally for use across all projects
npm install -g z-claude-code
zcc init

3. Local Development (From Source)

# Clone and build from source
git clone https://github.com/git-on-my-level/zcc.git
cd zcc
npm install
npm run build

# Use in your project
cd /your/project
node /path/to/zcc/dist/cli.js init

Common Setup Scenarios

# Essential setup (recommended for new users)
zcc init --pack essentials

# Advanced code refactoring toolkit
zcc init --pack advanced-code-refactoring

# Start fresh (overwrite existing)
zcc init --force

# Automated CI/CD setup
zcc init --pack essentials --force

Starter Packs: Ready-to-Use Bundles

Get up and running instantly with curated collections of modes, workflows, and agents:

# Interactive pack selection
npx zcc init

# Or specify a pack directly
npx zcc init --pack frontend-react

Available Packs

| Pack | Description | Includes | | ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | essentials | Essential setup for general development | Core modes (autonomous-project-manager, engineer, architect, reviewer, ai-debt-maintainer) + workflows (review, summarize, openmemory-setup) + hooks (routing, git context, project overview, acronym expander) | | advanced-code-refactoring | AST/semantic refactoring toolkit | Mode (refactoring-specialist) + workflows (semantic-search, safe-refactoring) + agent (code-archaeologist) + hook (ast-grep-awareness) |

Coming Soon

• backend-api - RESTful API development
• fullstack - End-to-end development combining frontend and backend capabilities

Community Packs 🎉 NEW!

Install packs from external sources like GitHub:

# Add a community pack source
zcc source add awesome-packs --type github --owner community --repo zcc-packs

# Search and install packs
zcc search react
zcc add pack react-toolkit

Learn more about external packs →

Just like oh-my-zsh themes transform your terminal experience, starter packs transform Claude Code for your project type.

Daily Workflow

# Morning: Architecture & Planning
/mode architect
"Design the payment system"

# Afternoon: Implementation  
/mode engineer
"Implement stripe integration"

# Evening: Review
/mode reviewer
"Check for security issues"

# Track Everything
/ticket list                  # See all tasks
/ticket payment-system        # Load ticket context

Why It Works

Problem: Claude Code loses context and repeats mistakes
Solution: Persistent tickets + smart hooks = continuous context

Problem: Same prompts copy-pasted everywhere
Solution: Built-in modes with best practices baked in

Problem: Scattered markdown files everywhere
Solution: Organized ticket system with clear status tracking

Documentation

Essential Guides

• 🚀 Quick Start Guide - Get running in 5 minutes
• 🪝 Hooks Guide - Event-driven automation

Advanced Topics

• 🌍 External Packs - Install community packs from GitHub
• 📖 API Reference - Programmatic usage
• 🛠️ Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions

Examples

Switch Modes with Fuzzy Matching

/mode arc      # → architect
/mode eng      # → engineer  
/mode apm      # → autonomous-project-manager

Create and Track Tasks

/ticket create "Add user authentication"
/ticket move auth-task in-progress
/ticket finish auth-task

Auto-Expand Acronyms

zcc acronym add API "Application Programming Interface"
zcc acronym add DDD "Domain-Driven Design"
# Now Claude automatically understands your project's terminology

Philosophy

Like zsh enhances bash without replacing it, zcc enhances Claude Code while preserving everything that works. Start simple, add power as needed.

Coming Soon

• 🌍 Community Hub: Share modes and workflows
• 📝 ~/.zcc/config.yaml: Global config file (unified structure with project config)
• 🔌 Plugin Manager: Easy install/update (like zplug)
• 📊 Analytics: Track productivity and usage patterns

Star History

Contributing

We welcome contributions! See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

Support

• 🐛 Issues
• 💬 Discussions
• 📖 Wiki

License

MIT © zcc Contributors

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