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.

Installation

Install globally via npm:

npm install -g claude-code-templates

Or use directly with npx (no installation required):

npx claude-code-templates@latest

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.

Quick Start

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

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

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

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

Core Features

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

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?"

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

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

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"

Session Management

Clone and share Claude Code sessions:

cct --clone-session https://example.com/session/abc123

Component Types

The CLI manages six types of components:

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

Commands (225+)

Custom slash commands for workflows:

Code review commands
Testing setup
Deployment automation
Documentation generation

MCP Servers (65+)

External service integrations:

Web fetch
Database connections (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
GitHub integration
Memory management
File system access

Settings (60+)

Claude Code configuration presets:

Permissions management
Model selection (Sonnet, Haiku)
Telemetry controls
Retention policies
Statuslines

Hooks (39+)

Automation triggers:

Pre-tool use hooks
Post-tool use hooks
Notification hooks
Git automation
Testing automation

Skills

Specialized workflows and capabilities:

Web development tools
Document processing
Creative design
Data analysis

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

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

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

Dashboards

The CLI includes multiple web-based dashboards:

Analytics Dashboard

cct --analytics

Features:

Real-time conversation tracking
Token usage monitoring
Session analysis
Agent performance metrics
Activity heatmaps

Chats Mobile

cct --chats

Mobile-optimized interface for:

Conversation browsing
Quick access to recent chats
Search and filtering

Plugin Dashboard

cct --plugins

Manage:

Marketplace browsing
Installed plugins
Permission management

Skills Dashboard

cct --skills-manager

Explore and manage Claude Code Skills.

Teams Dashboard

cct --teams

Review multi-agent collaboration sessions.

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.

Workflow Examples

New Project Setup

# Navigate to your project
cd my-project

# Run interactive setup
cct

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

Security-Focused Setup

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

Full-Stack Development

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

Documentation Project

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

Tips & Best Practices

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

Getting Help

View help for any command:

cct --help

Explore components at:

Website: https://aitmpl.com/
Documentation: https://docs.aitmpl.com/
GitHub: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates

Next Steps

Install Components - Detailed component installation guide
Create Global Agents - Build globally accessible agents
CLI Flags Reference - Complete flags documentation
Configuration Guide - Settings and configuration files

Commands

Options

​CLI Tool Overview

​Installation

​Command Aliases

​Quick Start

​Interactive Setup

​Project Configuration

​Component Installation

​Batch Installation

​Core Features

​Analytics & Monitoring

​Global Agents

​Health Check

​Statistics & Analysis

​Sandbox Execution

​Session Management

​Component Types

​Agents (400+)

​Commands (225+)

​MCP Servers (65+)

​Settings (60+)

​Hooks (39+)

​Skills

​Configuration Files

​Environment Variables

​Templates

​Dashboards

​Analytics Dashboard

​Chats Mobile

​Plugin Dashboard

​Skills Dashboard

​Teams Dashboard

​Remote Access

​Workflow Examples

​New Project Setup

​Security-Focused Setup

​Full-Stack Development

​Documentation Project

​Tips & Best Practices

​Getting Help

​Next Steps

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