Quick Start Guide

This guide will get you up and running with the Claude Code Development Kit in just a few minutes.

Step 1: Prerequisites

Ensure you have Claude Code installed and available in your system's PATH. You can verify this by running:

claude --version

For more details, see the full Installation Guide.

Step 2: Install the Kit

Run the following command in your terminal. This will download and start an interactive installer that will guide you through setting up the kit in your project directory.

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/peterkrueck/Claude-Code-Development-Kit/main/install.sh | bash

During the installation, you will be asked: 1. Which project directory to install into (you can use . for the current directory). 2. Whether you want to install integrations for optional MCP servers (Context7 and Gemini). It's recommended to say yes (y) to both. 3. Whether to set up audio notifications for task completion.

The installer will copy the necessary files and create a .claude directory in your project.

Step 3: Customize Core Context

After installation, two files are critical to customize for your project:

  1. CLAUDE.md: This is the master context file. Open it and fill in your project's high-level goals, coding standards, and architectural patterns.
  2. docs/ai-context/project-structure.md: This file describes your tech stack and file layout. Open it and detail your project's specific structure.

These files are the foundation of the kit's context management system.

Step 4: Test Your Setup

Now you're ready to see the kit in action. Navigate to your project directory in your terminal and start Claude Code:

claude

Once inside the Claude Code environment, run your first command:

/full-context "analyze my project structure"

Claude will now use the /full-context command, which automatically loads your CLAUDE.md and project-structure.md files. It will then provide a comprehensive analysis of your project based on the context you provided.

You have now successfully installed and verified the Claude Code Development Kit!