Skip to content
Docs

Reference

This section is a lookup resource for CodeForge internals. Use it when you need the exact name of a command, the default value of an environment variable, or a quick reminder of how components connect.

PageWhat You Will Find
CommandsEvery CLI command and slash command, grouped by category, with usage examples
Environment VariablesAll environment variables with types, defaults, and where they are set
ArchitectureSystem overview, component relationships, data flow, and design principles
ChangelogVersion history from v1.2.0 to current, with migration notes
CommandWhat It Does
ccStart Claude Code with full CodeForge configuration
ccwStart Claude Code in writing mode
ccrawStart vanilla Claude Code (no plugins or custom prompt)
ccms "query"Search session history (currently disabled — replacement pending)
check-setupVerify your installation is healthy
PathPurpose
.codeforge/config/settings.jsonPrimary configuration file
.codeforge/config/main-system-prompt.mdMain system prompt
.codeforge/file-manifest.jsonConfig file deployment rules
.devcontainer/devcontainer.jsonContainer definition
.devcontainer/plugins/devs-marketplace/Local plugin marketplace
.claude/rules/Active rules (deployed from defaults)
.specs/Feature specifications
CommandWhat It Does
/spec-new <feature>Create a new feature spec
/spec-refine <feature>Validate assumptions, get user approval
/spec-build <feature>Full implementation lifecycle from spec
/spec-review <feature>Verify implementation against spec
/spec-updateAs-built spec closure
/spec-checkAudit spec health

These are the files you will interact with most often when configuring CodeForge:

FileLocationPurpose
settings.json.codeforge/config/Model selection, plugin toggles, env vars, permissions
main-system-prompt.md.codeforge/config/Claude’s coding behavior and response style
writing-system-prompt.md.codeforge/config/Claude’s writing mode behavior
file-manifest.json.codeforge/Rules for deploying config files to .claude/
devcontainer.json.devcontainer/Container image, features, mounts, resource limits
hooks.jsonEach plugin’s hooks/ directoryHook registration for lifecycle automation
plugin.jsonEach plugin’s .claude-plugin/ directoryPlugin manifest and metadata
ComponentCountDetails
DevContainer features22Runtimes, CLI tools, monitoring
Plugins14 (13 local + 1 official)Safety, quality, workflow, intelligence
Agents21Specialized personas from explorer to security-auditor
Skills38On-demand knowledge across coding, testing, frameworks
Built-in rules3Workspace scope, spec workflow, session search
CLI commands10+Session, analysis, code quality, intelligence