Getting Started

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Getting Started is a 5-minute quick-start guide — Installation, first command, first workflow, quickly experience Claude Code Workflow's core features.

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2.1 Installation

2.1.1 Prerequisites

Requirement	Version	Description
Node.js	18+	Required for CCW modules
Python	3.10+	Required for CodexLens modules
VS Code	Latest	Extension runtime environment
Git	Latest	Version control

2.1.2 Clone Project

# Clone repository (replace with your fork or the actual repository URL)
git clone https://github.com/catlog22/Claude-Code-Workflow.git
cd claude-dms3

# Install dependencies
npm install

2.1.3 Configure API Keys

Configure API Keys in ~/.claude/cli-tools.json:

{
  "tools": {
    "gemini": {
      "enabled": true,
      "primaryModel": "gemini-2.5-flash",
      "settings": {
        "apiKey": "AIza-xxx"
      }
    },
    "claude": {
      "enabled": true,
      "primaryModel": "sonnet",
      "settings": {
        "apiKey": "sk-ant-xxx"
      }
    },
    "codex": {
      "enabled": true,
      "primaryModel": "gpt-5.2",
      "settings": {
        "apiKey": "sk-xxx"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tip

API Keys can also be configured at the project level in .claude/cli-tools.json. Project-level configuration takes priority over global configuration.

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2.2 Initialize Project

2.2.1 Start Workflow Session

Open your project in VS Code, then run:

/workflow:session:start

This creates a new workflow session. All subsequent operations will be performed within this session context.

2.2.2 Initialize Project Specs

/workflow:spec:setup

This creates the project-tech.json file, recording your project's technology stack information.

2.2.3 Populate Project Specs

/workflow:spec:setup -guidelines

Interactively populate project specifications, including coding style, architectural decisions, and other information.

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2.3 First Command

2.3.1 Code Analysis

Use CCW CLI tool to analyze code:

ccw cli -p "Analyze the code structure and design patterns of this file" --tool gemini --mode analysis

Parameter Description:

• -p: Prompt (task description)
• --tool gemini: Use Gemini model
• --mode analysis: Analysis mode (read-only, no file modifications)

2.3.2 Code Generation

Use CCW CLI tool to generate code:

ccw cli -p "Create a React component implementing user login form" --tool qwen --mode write

Parameter Description:

• --mode write: Write mode (can create/modify files)

Warning

--mode write will modify files. Ensure your code is committed or backed up.

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2.4 First Workflow

2.4.1 Start Planning Workflow

/workflow-plan

This launches the PlanEx workflow, including the following steps:

1. Analyze Requirements - Understand user intent
2. Explore Code - Search related code and patterns
3. Generate Plan - Create structured task list
4. Execute Tasks - Execute development according to plan

2.4.2 Brainstorming

/brainstorm

Multi-perspective brainstorming for diverse viewpoints:

Perspective	Role	Focus
Product	Product Manager	Market fit, user value
Technical	Tech Lead	Feasibility, technical debt
Quality	QA Lead	Completeness, testability
Risk	Risk Analyst	Risk identification, dependencies

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2.5 Using Memory

2.5.1 View Project Memory

mcp__ccw-tools__core_memory(operation="list")

Display all project memories, including learnings, decisions, conventions, and issues.

2.5.2 Search Related Memory

mcp__ccw-tools__core_memory(operation="search", query="authentication")

Semantic search for memories related to "authentication".

2.5.3 Add Memory

/memory-capture

Interactively capture important knowledge points from the current session.

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2.6 Code Search

2.6.1 Semantic Search

Use ACE semantic search via MCP tool:

mcp__ace-tool__search_context(
  project_root_path="/path/to/project",
  query="user login logic"
)

Note: The CLI commands ccw search and ccw memory are deprecated. Use MCP tools directly.

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2.7 Dashboard Panel

2.7.1 Open Dashboard

Run in VS Code:

ccw-dashboard.open

Or use Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) and search "CCW Dashboard".

2.7.2 Panel Features

Feature	Description
Tech Stack	Display frameworks and libraries used
Specs Docs	Quick view of project specifications
Memory	Browse and search project memory
Code Search	Integrated CodexLens semantic search

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2.8 FAQ

2.8.1 API Key Configuration

Q: Where to configure API Keys?

A: Can be configured in two locations:

• Global configuration: ~/.claude/cli-tools.json
• Project configuration: .claude/cli-tools.json

Project configuration takes priority over global configuration.

2.8.2 Model Selection

Q: How to choose the right model?

A: Select based on task type:

• Code analysis, architecture design → Gemini
• General development → Qwen
• Code review → Codex (GPT)
• Long text understanding → Claude

2.8.3 Workflow Selection

Q: When to use which workflow?

A: Select based on task objective:

• New feature development → /workflow-plan
• Problem diagnosis → /debug-with-file
• Code review → /review-code
• Refactoring planning → /refactor-cycle
• UI development → /workflow:ui-design

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2.9 Quick Reference

Installation Steps

# 1. Clone project (replace with your fork or the actual repository URL)
git clone https://github.com/catlog22/Claude-Code-Workflow.git
cd claude-dms3

# 2. Install dependencies
npm install

# 3. Configure API Keys
# Edit ~/.claude/cli-tools.json

# 4. Start workflow session
/workflow:session:start

# 5. Initialize project
/workflow:spec:setup

Common Commands

Command	Function
/workflow:session:start	Start session
/workflow-plan	Planning workflow
/brainstorm	Brainstorming
/review-code	Code review
mcp__ccw-tools__core_memory(operation="list")	View Memory
ccw cli -p "..."	CLI invocation

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Next Steps

• Core Concepts — Deep dive into Commands, Skills, Prompts
• Workflow Basics — Learn various workflow commands
• Advanced Tips — CLI toolchain, multi-model collaboration, memory management optimization