## π **Framework Statistics**
| **Commands** | **Agents** | **Modes** | **MCP Servers** |
|:------------:|:----------:|:---------:|:---------------:|
| **26** | **16** | **7** | **8** |
| Slash Commands | Specialized AI | Behavioral | Integrations |
Use the new `/sc:help` command to see a full list of all available commands.
---
## π― **Overview**
SuperClaude is a **meta-programming configuration framework** that transforms Claude Code into a structured development platform through behavioral instruction injection and component orchestration. It provides systematic workflow automation with powerful tools and intelligent agents.
## Disclaimer
This project is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic.
Claude Code is a product built and maintained by [Anthropic](https://www.anthropic.com/).
## β‘ **Quick Installation**
### **Minimal Setup - Works Immediately (No MCPs Required)**
SuperClaude works **fully functional** without any MCP servers. Install and start using immediately:
| Method | Command | Best For |
|:------:|---------|----------|
| **π pipx** | `pipx install SuperClaude && pipx upgrade SuperClaude && SuperClaude install` | **β Recommended** - Linux/macOS |
| **π¦ pip** | `pip install SuperClaude && pip upgrade SuperClaude && SuperClaude install` | Traditional Python environments |
| **π npm** | `npm install -g @bifrost_inc/superclaude && superclaude install` | Cross-platform, Node.js users |
### **Recommended Setup - Enhanced Performance (Optional MCPs)**
For **2-3x faster** execution and **30-50% fewer tokens**, optionally install MCP servers:
```bash
# After basic installation, enhance with MCP servers:
# - Mindbase: Cross-session memory (automatic)
# - Serena: Faster code understanding (2-3x faster)
# - Sequential: Token-efficient reasoning (30-50% fewer tokens)
# - Context7: Curated official documentation
# - Tavily: Optimized web search
# See docs/mcp/mcp-integration-policy.md for MCP installation guides
```
**Performance Comparison:**
- **Without MCPs**: Fully functional, standard performance β
- **With MCPs**: 2-3x faster, 30-50% fewer tokens β‘
β οΈ IMPORTANT: Upgrading from SuperClaude V3
**If you have SuperClaude V3 installed, you SHOULD uninstall it before installing V4:**
```bash
# Uninstall V3 first
Remove all related files and directories :
*.md *.json and commands/
# Then install V4
pipx install SuperClaude && pipx upgrade SuperClaude && SuperClaude install
```
**β What gets preserved during upgrade:**
- β Your custom slash commands (outside `commands/sc/`)
- β Your custom content in `CLAUDE.md`
- β Claude Code's `.claude.json`, `.credentials.json`, `settings.json` and `settings.local.json`
- β Any custom agents and files you've added
**β οΈ Note:** Other SuperClaude-related `.json` files from V3 may cause conflicts and should be removed.
π‘ Troubleshooting PEP 668 Errors
```bash
# Option 1: Use pipx (Recommended)
pipx install SuperClaude
# Option 2: User installation
pip install --user SuperClaude
# Option 3: Force installation (use with caution)
pip install --break-system-packages SuperClaude
```
---
## π **Support the Project**
> Hey, let's be real - maintaining SuperClaude takes time and resources.
>
> *The Claude Max subscription alone runs $100/month for testing, and that's before counting the hours spent on documentation, bug fixes, and feature development.*
> *If you're finding value in SuperClaude for your daily work, consider supporting the project.*
> *Even a few dollars helps cover the basics and keeps development active.*
>
> Every contributor matters, whether through code, feedback, or support. Thanks for being part of this community! π
### **Your Support Enables:**
| Item | Cost/Impact |
|------|-------------|
| π¬ **Claude Max Testing** | $100/month for validation & testing |
| β‘ **Feature Development** | New capabilities & improvements |
| π **Documentation** | Comprehensive guides & examples |
| π€ **Community Support** | Quick issue responses & help |
| π§ **MCP Integration** | Testing new server connections |
| π **Infrastructure** | Hosting & deployment costs |
> **Note:** No pressure though - the framework stays open source regardless. Just knowing people use and appreciate it is motivating. Contributing code, documentation, or spreading the word helps too! π
---
## π **What's New in V4**
> *Version 4 brings significant improvements based on community feedback and real-world usage patterns.*
### π€ **Smarter Agent System**
**16 specialized agents** with domain expertise:
- PM Agent ensures continuous learning through systematic documentation
- Deep Research agent for autonomous web research
- Security engineer catches real vulnerabilities
- Frontend architect understands UI patterns
- Automatic coordination based on context
- Domain-specific expertise on demand
### π **Improved Namespace**
**`/sc:` prefix** for all commands:
- No conflicts with custom commands
- 25 commands covering full lifecycle
- From brainstorming to deployment
- Clean, organized command structure
### π§ **MCP Server Integration**
**8 powerful servers** working together:
- **Context7** β Up-to-date documentation
- **Sequential** β Complex analysis
- **Magic** β UI component generation
- **Playwright** β Browser testing
- **Morphllm** β Bulk transformations
- **Serena** β Session persistence
- **Tavily** β Web search for deep research
- **Chrome DevTools** β Performance analysis
### β‘ **Optimized Performance**
**Smaller framework, bigger projects:**
- Reduced framework footprint
- More context for your code
- Longer conversations possible
- Complex operations enabled
### π **Documentation Overhaul**
**Complete rewrite** for developers:
- Real examples & use cases
- Common pitfalls documented
- Practical workflows included
- Better navigation structure
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## π¬ **Deep Research Capabilities**
### **Autonomous Web Research Aligned with DR Agent Architecture**
SuperClaude v4.2 introduces comprehensive Deep Research capabilities, enabling autonomous, adaptive, and intelligent web research.
### π― **Adaptive Planning**
**Three intelligent strategies:**
- **Planning-Only**: Direct execution for clear queries
- **Intent-Planning**: Clarification for ambiguous requests
- **Unified**: Collaborative plan refinement (default)