SuperClaude
A set of slash commands, personas, and workflow rules that extends Claude Code.SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework
- Stars
- 23.9k
- Forks
- 2k
- Licence
- MIT
- Language
- Python
- Last update
- 1 months ago
- Type
- CLI
What it is
SuperClaude is a configuration framework that adds structured extras to Claude Code, Anthropic's coding assistant. It installs about 30 slash commands (such as /sc:research, /sc:implement and /sc:test), specialized agent personas and behavior modes that shape how Claude approaches a task. It is installed with a Python tool and is meant to make Claude Code work in a more organized, repeatable way.
- Run /sc:research for web research, with optional Tavily MCP enhancement
- Use /sc:brainstorm to structure an early idea before coding
- Use /sc:implement and /sc:test to step through code changes and testing
- Run /sc:pm for project management style tasks
Great for
- Developers who already use Claude Code and want preset workflows for common tasks
- People who want a consistent set of slash commands across projects
- Teams experimenting with structured AI-assisted development processes
- Users who are comfortable installing Python tools from the command line
Not ideal for
- People who do not use Claude Code, since the framework only extends that tool
- Users who need the planned v5.0 plugin system, which the README says is not yet available
- Anyone wanting a guaranteed speedup, since the README's 2-3x and 30-50% figures apply only with optional MCP servers and are not verified here
How to get it
- 1
Install with a package manager
You'll need: Claude Code · pipx (for the recommended install from PyPI)
Install from PyPI
pipx install superclaudeInstall slash commands
superclaude installVerify installation
superclaude doctor - 2
Run it
- Install the package with pipx install superclaude
- Run superclaude install to add the 30 slash commands
- Optionally run superclaude mcp to add MCP servers
- Restart Claude Code and try /sc to list available commands
- 3
Get the most out of it
- Read the Commands Reference at docs/user-guide/commands.md to pick the right command for each task
- Install optional MCP servers such as Tavily for /sc:research, per the README
- Use superclaude install --list to review what is installed
- Check the project's docs folder, including docs/mcp/mcp-integration-policy.md, for integration details
Downloads
Strengths
- Simple install path via pipx and a single superclaude install command
- Documented command reference and a built-in doctor check for verifying setup
- Works without optional MCP servers, which are listed as an enhancement rather than a requirement
Trade-offs
- Tied to Claude Code and not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic
- Performance claims in the README depend on optional third-party MCP gateway setups and are not independently verified
- The README notes that older documentation describes a plugin system that is not yet released
How it compares
| Project | Stars | Type | Level | Updated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SuperClaude_Framework (this) | 23.9k | CLI | beginner | 1 months ago | Developers who already use Claude Code and want preset workflows for common tasks |
| claude-code-templates | 33.1k | CLI | beginner | 4 days ago | Developers who already use Claude Code and want ready-made agents or commands without writing them from scratch |
Stats synced from GitHub. The assessment above was drafted with AI from the project's README on 2026-10-29 and may miss recent changes — check the README before relying on a command. MIT licence: free to use, modify and distribute, including commercially, as long as you keep the copyright notice.