SuperClaude/docs/Developer-Guide/documentation-index.md

SuperClaude Framework Developer-Guide Index

Document Navigation Guide

This index provides comprehensive access to all SuperClaude Framework development documentation, organized by topic and skill level for efficient information discovery.

Quick Navigation

For New Contributors: Start with Contributing Guide → Setup

For System Understanding: Begin with Technical Architecture Guide → Context Architecture

For Verification: Start with Verification Guide → Installation Check

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Primary Documentation

📋 Contributing Context Files Guide

Purpose: Complete context file development and contribution guidelines
Target Audience: Framework contributors and context file developers
Length: ~1,000 lines focused on context file reality

Key Sections:

• Development Setup - Environment configuration and prerequisites
• Context File Guidelines - Standards and structure
• Development Workflow - Git workflow and submission process
• Contributing to Components - Agent, command, and mode development
• File Validation - Context file verification methods

🏗️ Context Architecture Guide

Purpose: Understanding how context files work and are structured
Target Audience: Anyone wanting to understand or extend SuperClaude
Length: ~800 lines focused on context file patterns and Claude Code integration

Key Sections:

• Context File Architecture - Directory structure and file types
• The Import System - How Claude Code loads context
• Agent Context Structure - Domain specialist contexts
• Command Context Structure - Workflow patterns
• How Claude Code Reads Context - Processing sequence
• Extending the Framework - Adding new components

🧪 Verification & Troubleshooting Guide

Purpose: Verifying installation and troubleshooting context file issues
Target Audience: Users and maintainers
Length: ~500 lines focused on file verification and Claude Code integration

Key Sections:

• Installation Verification - Check context file installation
• Context File Verification - File structure validation
• MCP Server Verification - External tool configuration
• Common Issues - Troubleshooting activation problems
• Troubleshooting Commands - Diagnostic procedures

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Topic-Based Index

🚀 Getting Started

Complete Beginners:

1. Contributing Guide → Setup - Environment setup
2. Architecture Guide → Overview - Understanding context files
3. Verification Guide → Installation Check - Basic verification

Environment Setup:

• Development Setup - Prerequisites and configuration
• Installation Verification - File installation check

🏗️ Architecture & Design

Context File Architecture:

• Context File Architecture - Complete system design
• The Import System - How Claude Code loads context
• Agent Context Structure - Domain specialist patterns
• Command Context Structure - Workflow definitions

Component Development:

• Contributing to Components - Agent, command, mode development
• Adding New Agents - Domain specialist creation
• Adding New Commands - Workflow pattern development
• Extending the Framework - Framework expansion

🧪 Verification & Quality

File Verification:

• Context File Verification - File structure validation
• File Validation - Context file verification methods

Troubleshooting:

• Common Issues - Activation and configuration problems
• Troubleshooting Commands - Diagnostic procedures

🔧 Development Workflows

Context File Development:

• Development Workflow - Git workflow
• Context File Guidelines - Standards and practices
• Pull Request Process - Submission process

Component Development:

• Agent Development - Domain specialist creation
• Command Development - Workflow pattern creation
• Mode Development - Behavioral modification patterns

🛠️ MCP Integration

MCP Configuration:

• MCP Server Configuration - External tool setup
• MCP Server Verification - Configuration validation

🚨 Support & Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

• Commands Not Working - Context trigger problems
• Agents Not Activating - Activation issues
• Context Not Loading - Loading problems

Support Resources:

• Getting Help - Support channels
• Issue Reporting - Bug reports and features

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Skill Level Pathways

🟢 Beginner Path (Understanding SuperClaude)

Week 1: Foundation

1. Architecture Overview - What SuperClaude is
2. Installation Verification - Check your setup
3. Context File Architecture - Directory structure

Week 2: Basic Usage

1. How Claude Code Reads Context - Processing sequence
2. Common Issues - Troubleshooting basics
3. Context File Guidelines - File standards

🟡 Intermediate Path (Contributing Context Files)

Month 1: Context Development

1. Development Setup - Environment preparation
2. Agent Context Structure - Domain specialists
3. Command Context Structure - Workflow patterns

Month 2: Component Creation

1. Adding New Agents - Domain specialist development
2. Adding New Commands - Workflow creation
3. File Validation - Context verification

🔴 Advanced Path (Framework Extension)

Advanced Understanding

1. The Import System - Context loading mechanics
2. Extending the Framework - Framework expansion
3. MCP Server Configuration - External tool integration

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Reference Materials

📚 Key Concepts

Framework Fundamentals:

• Context-Oriented Configuration Framework
• Agent Domain Specialists
• Command Workflow Patterns
• Mode Behavioral Modifications
• MCP Integration Patterns

🔗 Cross-References

Development → Architecture:

• Context File Guidelines → Context File Architecture
• Adding Components → Agent/Command Structure

Development → Verification:

• Development Workflow → File Verification
• File Validation → Installation Verification

Architecture → Verification:

• How Claude Code Reads Context → Troubleshooting
• MCP Configuration → MCP Verification

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Quality Standards

✅ Documentation Accuracy

• Technical Precision: All examples reflect SuperClaude reality (context files, not software)
• Command Accuracy: Correct Python module execution paths and Claude Code context triggers
• No Fiction: Removed all references to non-existent testing frameworks and performance systems

✅ Content Focus

• Context Files: Documentation centers on .md instruction files and Claude Code behavior
• File Verification: Practical approaches to validating context file installation and structure
• Real Workflows: Actual development processes for context file contribution

✅ User Experience

• Clear Progression: Skill-based learning paths from understanding to contribution
• Practical Examples: Working context file examples and Claude Code integration
• Support Integration: Clear guidance to help resources for real issues

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Usage Guidelines

For Contributors

1. Start with: Development Setup
2. Context Development: Follow Context File Guidelines
3. Validation: Use File Validation
4. Support: Reference Getting Help

For Architects

1. System Understanding: Context File Architecture
2. Component Patterns: Agent and Command Structure
3. Extension: Extending the Framework
4. Integration: MCP Configuration

For Verification

1. Installation Check: Installation Verification
2. File Validation: Context File Verification
3. Troubleshooting: Common Issues
4. Diagnostics: Troubleshooting Commands

This comprehensive index reflects the reality of SuperClaude as a context-oriented configuration framework, focusing on practical context file development and Claude Code integration.