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SuperClaude Installation Guide 📦

SuperClaude installs behavioral context files that Claude Code reads to enhance its capabilities with 21 commands, 14 agents, and 5 modes.

Quick Start 🚀

Python (Recommended):

pip install SuperClaude
SuperClaude install

NPM:

npm install -g superclaude
SuperClaude install

Development:

git clone https://github.com/SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework.git
cd SuperClaude_Framework
pip install -e ".[dev]"
SuperClaude install --dry-run

Command Types

Type Where Used Format Example
Installation Terminal SuperClaude [command] SuperClaude install
Slash Commands Claude Code /sc:[command] /sc:brainstorm "idea"
Agents Claude Code @agent-[type] @agent-security "review"

Requirements

Required:

  • Python 3.8+ with pip
  • Claude Code installed and working
  • 50MB free space

Optional:

  • Node.js 16+ (for MCP servers)
  • Git (for version control integration)

Quick Check

python3 --version    # Should be 3.8+
claude --version     # Verify Claude Code
node --version       # Optional: for MCP servers

Installation Options 🎛️

Interactive Installation (Default):

SuperClaude install

With Options:

SuperClaude install --components core mcp modes  # Specific components
SuperClaude install --dry-run                    # Preview only
SuperClaude install --force --yes                # Skip confirmations

Getting SuperClaude 📥

Choose Your Preferred Method:

Python Users:

pip install SuperClaude

JavaScript/Node.js Users:

npm install -g superclaude  # ⚠️ Verify exact package name

Development/Contributors:

git clone https://github.com/SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework.git
cd SuperClaude_Framework
pip install -e ".[dev]"

Running the Installer 🎬

Interactive Installation (Default):

SuperClaude install

The installer will:

  1. Validate system requirements
  2. Show available components
  3. Install selected components to ~/.claude/
  4. Configure MCP servers if selected
  5. Update CLAUDE.md with framework imports

After Installation

Verify Installation:

python3 -m SuperClaude --version    # Should show 4.0.0
SuperClaude install --list-components

Test Commands:

# In Claude Code, try:
/sc:brainstorm "test project"    # Should ask discovery questions
/sc:analyze README.md           # Should provide analysis

What's Installed:

  • Framework files in ~/.claude/
  • 21 slash commands (/sc:*)
  • 14 agents (@agent-*)
  • 5 behavioral modes
  • MCP server configurations (if selected)

Managing Your Installation 🛠️

Update:

pip install --upgrade SuperClaude
SuperClaude update

Backup & Restore:

SuperClaude backup --create
SuperClaude backup --restore ~/.claude.backup.YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS

Uninstall:

SuperClaude uninstall
pip uninstall SuperClaude

Troubleshooting 🔧

Common Issues:

  • Command not found: Verify installation with python3 -m SuperClaude --version
  • Permission denied: Use pip install --user SuperClaude
  • Claude Code not found: Install from https://claude.ai/code

Get Help:

Next Steps 🚀

Prerequisites Setup 🛠️

Missing Python?

# Linux: sudo apt install python3 python3-pip
# macOS: brew install python3
# Windows: Download from python.org

Missing Claude Code?

What's Next? 🚀

  1. Quick Start Guide - Essential workflows
  2. Commands Reference - All 21 commands
  3. Examples Cookbook - Real-world usage

Final Notes 📝

Installation Summary:

  • Space: 50MB for full installation
  • Requirements: Python 3.8+, Claude Code, 1GB RAM recommended
  • Platform: Linux, macOS, Windows supported
  • Usage: Immediate access to 21 commands and 5 behavioral modes

What's Next: Your Claude Code now has enhanced capabilities. Try /sc:brainstorm for your first SuperClaude experience!


Documentation Roadmap:

Beginner (🌱 Start Here)

Intermediate (🌿 Growing)

Advanced (🌲 Expert)


Installation Complete! You now have access to 21 commands, 14 agents, and 5 behavioral modes. Try /sc:brainstorm in Claude Code to get started.