Claudia¶

Comprehensive Claudia commands and workflows for GUI-based Claude Code development with visual interfaces, multi-agent coordination, and enhanced productivity features.

Overview¶

Claudia is a powerful open-source GUI application and toolkit for Claude Code that bridges the gap between command-line tools and visual development experiences. Built with Tauri and modern web technologies, Claudia provides an intuitive interface for managing Claude Code sessions, creating custom agents, running background processes, and coordinating multi-agent workflows with MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration.

⚠️ Usage Notice: Claudia enhances Claude Code with visual interfaces but requires proper setup and configuration. Always ensure your API keys and credentials are securely managed.

Installation¶

Desktop Application¶

# Download from GitHub releases
curl -L -o claudia.dmg https://github.com/getAsterisk/claudia/releases/latest/download/claudia-macos.dmg

# Install on macOS
open claudia.dmg

# Install on Windows
# Download claudia-windows.exe from releases
# Run installer and follow setup wizard

# Install on Linux
curl -L -o claudia.AppImage https://github.com/getAsterisk/claudia/releases/latest/download/claudia-linux.AppImage
chmod +x claudia.AppImage
./claudia.AppImage

Build from Source¶

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/getAsterisk/claudia.git
cd claudia

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Install Rust and Tauri CLI
curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
cargo install tauri-cli

# Build application
npm run tauri build

# Run in development mode
npm run tauri dev

Browser Extension¶

# Install Chrome extension
# Visit Chrome Web Store: chrome://extensions/
# Search for "ClaudIA" or visit direct link
# Click "Add to Chrome"

# Manual installation
git clone https://github.com/getAsterisk/claudia-extension.git
cd claudia-extension
npm install
npm run build
# Load unpacked extension in Chrome developer mode

Core Features¶

Session Management¶

Command	Description
`New Session`	Create new Claude Code session
`Load Session`	Load existing session from file
`Save Session`	Save current session state
`Export Session`	Export session to various formats
`Import Session`	Import session from external source
`Clone Session`	Duplicate current session
`Merge Sessions`	Combine multiple sessions

Agent Management¶

Command	Description
`Create Agent`	Create custom Claude Code agent
`Configure Agent`	Set agent parameters and behavior
`Deploy Agent`	Deploy agent to background
`Monitor Agent`	View agent status and logs
`Stop Agent`	Terminate running agent
`Agent Templates`	Use predefined agent templates
`Agent Marketplace`	Browse community agents

GUI Interface¶

Main Dashboard¶

# Dashboard components
- Session Browser: View and manage all sessions
- Agent Panel: Monitor running agents
- Tool Integration: Access MCP tools
- Settings Panel: Configure Claudia preferences
- Log Viewer: Real-time logging and debugging
- File Explorer: Project file management
- Terminal Integration: Embedded terminal access

Session Interface¶

# Session window features
- Chat Interface: Interactive Claude Code conversation
- Code Editor: Syntax-highlighted code editing
- File Tree: Project structure navigation
- Tool Panel: Available MCP tools
- History Browser: Session history navigation
- Export Options: Multiple export formats
- Collaboration Tools: Share sessions with team

Agent Builder¶

# Agent configuration options
- Agent Name: Custom agent identifier
- Model Selection: Choose Claude model
- System Prompt: Define agent behavior
- Tool Access: Configure available tools
- Memory Settings: Set context management
- Scheduling: Configure automated tasks
- Monitoring: Set up logging and alerts

MCP Integration¶

Tool Configuration¶

# Configure MCP tools in Claudia
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/path/to/project"]
    },
    "brave-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search"],
      "env": {
        "BRAVE_API_KEY": "your-api-key"
      }
    },
    "github": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github"],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tool Management¶

Tool	Description
`Filesystem`	File system operations and navigation
`Web Search`	Internet search capabilities
`GitHub`	Repository management and operations
`Database`	Database query and management
`API Client`	REST API testing and integration
`Docker`	Container management and deployment
`Git`	Version control operations

Multi-Agent Workflows¶

Agent Coordination¶

# Create coordinated agent workflow
1. Design Agent: System architecture and planning
2. Code Agent: Implementation and development
3. Test Agent: Quality assurance and testing
4. Review Agent: Code review and optimization
5. Deploy Agent: Deployment and monitoring

Workflow Templates¶

# Full-stack development workflow
- Frontend Agent: React/Vue/Angular development
- Backend Agent: API and server development
- Database Agent: Schema and query optimization
- DevOps Agent: CI/CD and deployment
- QA Agent: Testing and quality assurance

# Data science workflow
- Data Agent: Data collection and preprocessing
- Analysis Agent: Statistical analysis and modeling
- Visualization Agent: Chart and dashboard creation
- Report Agent: Documentation and reporting
- Deployment Agent: Model deployment and monitoring

Agent Communication¶

# Inter-agent communication protocols
- Message Passing: Direct agent-to-agent messaging
- Shared Context: Common knowledge base
- Event System: Reactive agent coordination
- Pipeline Mode: Sequential agent processing
- Parallel Mode: Concurrent agent execution

Configuration¶

Application Settings¶

{
  "claudia": {
    "theme": "dark",
    "autoSave": true,
    "sessionTimeout": 3600,
    "maxSessions": 10,
    "logLevel": "info",
    "updateCheck": true,
    "telemetry": false
  },
  "claude": {
    "apiKey": "your-anthropic-api-key",
    "model": "claude-3-sonnet-20240229",
    "maxTokens": 4096,
    "temperature": 0.7,
    "timeout": 30000
  },
  "agents": {
    "maxConcurrent": 5,
    "defaultMemory": "4GB",
    "logRetention": "7d",
    "autoRestart": true,
    "healthCheck": 60
  }
}

Security Settings¶

{
  "security": {
    "encryptSessions": true,
    "requireAuth": false,
    "apiKeyEncryption": true,
    "sessionEncryption": "AES-256",
    "backupEncryption": true,
    "auditLogging": true
  },
  "privacy": {
    "anonymizeData": true,
    "localOnly": true,
    "noTelemetry": true,
    "clearOnExit": false
  }
}

Advanced Features¶

Custom Agents¶

// Create custom agent configuration
const customAgent = {
  name: "DataAnalyst",
  model: "claude-3-sonnet-20240229",
  systemPrompt: `You are a data analysis expert specializing in:
    - Statistical analysis and modeling
    - Data visualization and reporting
    - Machine learning and predictive analytics
    - Business intelligence and insights`,
  tools: ["filesystem", "python", "database", "visualization"],
  memory: {
    contextWindow: 200000,
    persistentMemory: true,
    memoryType: "episodic"
  },
  scheduling: {
    autoRun: false,
    triggers: ["data_update", "schedule"],
    interval: "daily"
  }
};

Plugin System¶

# Install Claudia plugins
claudia plugin install @claudia/git-integration
claudia plugin install @claudia/docker-manager
claudia plugin install @claudia/api-tester

# Create custom plugin
claudia plugin create my-custom-plugin
claudia plugin build my-custom-plugin
claudia plugin install ./my-custom-plugin

Automation Scripts¶

// Automated workflow script
const workflow = {
  name: "CI/CD Pipeline",
  triggers: ["git_push", "schedule"],
  steps: [
    {
      agent: "TestAgent",
      action: "run_tests",
      params: { coverage: true }
    },
    {
      agent: "BuildAgent",
      action: "build_project",
      params: { environment: "production" }
    },
    {
      agent: "DeployAgent",
      action: "deploy",
      params: { target: "production" }
    }
  ],
  notifications: {
    success: ["email", "slack"],
    failure: ["email", "slack", "sms"]
  }
};

Keyboard Shortcuts¶

Global Shortcuts¶

Shortcut	Action
`Ctrl+N`	New session
`Ctrl+O`	Open session
`Ctrl+S`	Save session
`Ctrl+Shift+S`	Save session as
`Ctrl+T`	New tab
`Ctrl+W`	Close tab
`Ctrl+Shift+T`	Reopen closed tab
`Ctrl+R`	Refresh session
`F11`	Toggle fullscreen
`Ctrl+,`	Open settings

Editor Shortcuts¶

Shortcut	Action
`Ctrl+F`	Find in session
`Ctrl+H`	Find and replace
`Ctrl+G`	Go to line
`Ctrl+D`	Duplicate line
`Ctrl+/`	Toggle comment
`Ctrl+Shift+K`	Delete line
`Alt+Up/Down`	Move line up/down
`Ctrl+Shift+L`	Select all occurrences

Agent Shortcuts¶

Shortcut	Action
`Ctrl+Shift+A`	Create new agent
`Ctrl+Shift+R`	Run agent
`Ctrl+Shift+S`	Stop agent
`Ctrl+Shift+M`	Monitor agents
`Ctrl+Shift+L`	View agent logs

Troubleshooting¶

Common Issues¶

# Application won't start
- Check system requirements
- Verify installation integrity
- Clear application cache
- Reset configuration files

# Session loading errors
- Verify session file format
- Check file permissions
- Validate JSON structure
- Clear session cache

# Agent deployment failures
- Check API key configuration
- Verify network connectivity
- Review agent configuration
- Check system resources

Performance Optimization¶

# Optimize Claudia performance
- Limit concurrent sessions
- Reduce memory usage per agent
- Enable session compression
- Clear old logs and cache
- Optimize MCP tool configuration

# Memory management
- Set appropriate agent memory limits
- Enable garbage collection
- Monitor resource usage
- Close unused sessions

Debug Mode¶

# Enable debug logging
claudia --debug

# Verbose logging
claudia --verbose

# Log to file
claudia --log-file /path/to/logfile.log

# Developer tools
Ctrl+Shift+I (open DevTools in app)

Integration Examples¶

VS Code Integration¶

{
  "claudia.integration": {
    "vscode": {
      "enabled": true,
      "syncSessions": true,
      "autoLaunch": false,
      "shortcuts": {
        "openClaudia": "Ctrl+Shift+C",
        "newSession": "Ctrl+Alt+N"
      }
    }
  }
}

CI/CD Integration¶

# GitHub Actions workflow
name: Claudia CI/CD
on: [push, pull_request]
jobs:
  test:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v2
      - name: Setup Claudia
        run: |
          curl -L -o claudia https://github.com/getAsterisk/claudia/releases/latest/download/claudia-linux
          chmod +x claudia
      - name: Run Tests
        run: |
          ./claudia agent run TestAgent --config .claudia/test-config.json

Docker Integration¶

# Dockerfile for Claudia
FROM node:18-alpine
RUN apk add --no-cache curl
COPY . /app
WORKDIR /app
RUN npm install
EXPOSE 3000
CMD ["npm", "start"]