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CLI Tool Overview

The Claude Code Templates CLI is a powerful tool for managing Claude Code configurations, components, and development workflows. Install and configure agents, commands, MCP servers, hooks, and settings for your projects.

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Installation

Install globally via npm: 
npm install -g claude-code-templates
Or use directly with npx (no installation required): 
npx claude-code-templates@latest

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Command Aliases

The CLI supports multiple command aliases for convenience: 
create-claude-config   # Full command name
claude-code-templates  # Package name
claude-code-template   # Singular form
claude-init            # Short init command
cctemplates            # Abbreviated
cct                    # Shortest alias
claude-setup           # Setup-focused
claude-config          # Config-focused
All aliases provide identical functionality.

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Quick Start

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Interactive Setup

Launch the interactive menu to explore all features: 
cct
The menu provides access to:
  • Analytics Dashboard - Monitor Claude Code usage and sessions
  • Chats Mobile - AI-first mobile interface for conversations
  • Agents Dashboard - View and analyze Claude conversations
  • Project Setup - Configure Claude Code for your project
  • Health Check - Verify your Claude Code setup

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Project Configuration

Setup Claude Code for your project with automatic detection: 
cct --yes  # Use defaults with detected project type
Or run interactive prompts: 
cct  # Follow guided setup

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Component Installation

Install specific components: 
# Install an agent
cct --agent frontend-developer

# Install a command
cct --command setup-testing

# Install an MCP server
cct --mcp web-fetch

# Install a hook
cct --hook automation/simple-notifications

# Install a setting
cct --setting permissions/allow-npm-commands

# Install a skill
cct --skill web-development/roier-seo

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Batch Installation

Install multiple components at once: 
cct --agent security-auditor --command security-audit --setting read-only-mode

cct --mcp web-fetch,filesystem-access,github-integration

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Core Features

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Analytics & Monitoring

Real-time analytics dashboard for Claude Code usage: 
cct --analytics              # Launch analytics dashboard
cct --analytics --tunnel     # Enable remote access via Cloudflare Tunnel
cct --agents                 # Launch agents dashboard
cct --2025                   # Year in Review dashboard

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Global Agents

Create globally accessible AI agents: 
# Create a global agent
cct --create-agent customer-support

# List installed global agents
cct --list-agents

# Update an agent
cct --update-agent customer-support

# Remove an agent
cct --remove-agent customer-support
Once created, use global agents from anywhere: 
customer-support "How do I handle refund requests?"

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Health Check

Verify your Claude Code setup: 
cct --health-check
cct --health      # Short alias
cct --verify      # Alternative alias
Checks:
  • System requirements (Node.js, OS, memory)
  • Claude Code installation and authentication
  • Project configuration files
  • Agents, commands, and MCP servers
  • Hook configurations

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Statistics & Analysis

Analyze your Claude Code usage: 
cct --command-stats   # Analyze command usage
cct --hook-stats      # Analyze automation hooks
cct --mcp-stats       # Analyze MCP server usage

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Sandbox Execution

Run Claude Code in isolated sandbox environments: 
# E2B sandbox
cct --sandbox e2b --prompt "Create a React app"

# With API key
cct --sandbox e2b --e2b-api-key YOUR_KEY --prompt "Build a dashboard"

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Session Management

Clone and share Claude Code sessions: 
cct --clone-session https://example.com/session/abc123

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Component Types

The CLI manages six types of components:

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Agents (400+)

AI specialists for specific development tasks:
  • Frontend developers (React, Vue, Angular)
  • Backend developers (Node.js, Python, Go)
  • Security auditors
  • DevOps engineers
  • Documentation writers

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Commands (225+)

Custom slash commands for workflows:
  • Code review commands
  • Testing setup
  • Deployment automation
  • Documentation generation

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MCP Servers (65+)

External service integrations:
  • Web fetch
  • Database connections (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • GitHub integration
  • Memory management
  • File system access

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Settings (60+)

Claude Code configuration presets:
  • Permissions management
  • Model selection (Sonnet, Haiku)
  • Telemetry controls
  • Retention policies
  • Statuslines

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Hooks (39+)

Automation triggers:
  • Pre-tool use hooks
  • Post-tool use hooks
  • Notification hooks
  • Git automation
  • Testing automation

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Skills

Specialized workflows and capabilities:
  • Web development tools
  • Document processing
  • Creative design
  • Data analysis

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Configuration Files

The CLI creates and manages these files: 
.claude/
├── CLAUDE.md              # Project context and guidelines
├── agents/                # Custom AI agents
├── commands/              # Slash commands
├── settings.json          # Project settings
├── settings.local.json    # Local overrides (gitignored)
└── scripts/               # Helper scripts

.mcp.json                  # MCP server configurations

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Environment Variables

Optional environment variables for enhanced functionality: 
# Anthropic API
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-ant-xxx

# Sandbox providers
E2B_API_KEY=xxx

# Remote access
CLOUDFLARE_TUNNEL_TOKEN=xxx

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Templates

Pre-configured templates for popular frameworks:
  • Common - Universal configuration for any project
  • JavaScript/TypeScript - Node.js, React, Vue, Next.js
  • Python - Django, Flask, FastAPI
  • Ruby - Rails, Sinatra
  • Go - Standard library, Gin, Echo
  • Rust - Cargo projects

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Dashboards

The CLI includes multiple web-based dashboards:

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Analytics Dashboard

cct --analytics
Features:
  • Real-time conversation tracking
  • Token usage monitoring
  • Session analysis
  • Agent performance metrics
  • Activity heatmaps

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Chats Mobile

cct --chats
Mobile-optimized interface for:
  • Conversation browsing
  • Quick access to recent chats
  • Search and filtering

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Plugin Dashboard

cct --plugins
Manage:
  • Marketplace browsing
  • Installed plugins
  • Permission management

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Skills Dashboard

cct --skills-manager
Explore and manage Claude Code Skills.

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Teams Dashboard

cct --teams
Review multi-agent collaboration sessions.

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Remote Access

Enable remote access to dashboards via Cloudflare Tunnel: 
cct --analytics --tunnel
cct --chats --tunnel
Generates a public URL for accessing dashboards from any device.

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Workflow Examples

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New Project Setup

# Navigate to your project
cd my-project

# Run interactive setup
cct

# Or use defaults for detected project type
cct --yes

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Security-Focused Setup

cct --agent security-auditor \
    --command security-audit \
    --setting permissions/deny-sensitive-files \
    --setting security/read-only-mode

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Full-Stack Development

cct --agent frontend-developer \
    --agent backend-developer \
    --command setup-testing \
    --mcp github-integration \
    --hook automation/git-commit-validation

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Documentation Project

cct --agent technical-writer \
    --command generate-docs \
    --setting statusline/context-monitor

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Tips & Best Practices

  1. Start with Health Check: Run cct --health before setup
  2. Use Dry Run: Test configurations with --dry-run
  3. Leverage Analytics: Monitor usage with cct --analytics
  4. Create Global Agents: Build reusable agents with --create-agent
  5. Batch Install: Install multiple components in one command
  6. Version Consistency: Use @latest with npx for latest features

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Getting Help

View help for any command: 
cct --help
Explore components at:

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Next Steps