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.
| Page | What You Will Find |
|---|
| Commands | Every CLI command and slash command, grouped by category, with usage examples |
| Environment Variables | All environment variables with types, defaults, and where they are set |
| Architecture | System overview, component relationships, data flow, and design principles |
| Changelog | Version history from v1.0.0 to current, with migration notes |
| Command | What It Does |
|---|
cc | Start Claude Code with full CodeForge configuration |
ccw | Start Claude Code in writing mode |
ccraw | Start vanilla Claude Code (no plugins or custom prompt) |
ccms "query" | Search session history (currently disabled — replaced by codeforge session search) |
check-setup | Verify your installation is healthy |
| Path | Purpose |
|---|
.codeforge/config/settings.json | Primary configuration file |
.codeforge/config/main-system-prompt.md | Main system prompt |
.codeforge/file-manifest.json | Config file deployment rules |
.devcontainer/devcontainer.json | Container definition |
.devcontainer/plugins/devs-marketplace/ | Local plugin marketplace |
.claude/rules/ | Active rules (deployed from defaults) |
.specs/ | Feature specifications |
| Command | What It Does |
|---|
/spec <feature> | Create, refine, and approve a spec package |
/spec constitution | Create or update project-level Constitution |
/build <feature> | Implement from spec — plan, build, review, close |
/specs | Dashboard: spec health across the project |
These are the files you will interact with most often when configuring CodeForge:
| File | Location | Purpose |
|---|
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.json | Each plugin’s hooks/ directory | Hook registration for lifecycle automation |
plugin.json | Each plugin’s .claude-plugin/ directory | Plugin manifest and metadata |
| Component | Count | Details |
|---|
| DevContainer features | 22 | Runtimes, CLI tools, monitoring |
| Plugins | 17 (13 local + 4 Anthropic official) | Safety, quality, workflow, intelligence |
| Agents | 19 | Specialized personas from explorer to security-auditor |
| Skills | 34 | On-demand knowledge across coding, testing, frameworks |
| Built-in rules | 3 | Workspace scope, spec workflow, session search |
| CLI commands | 10+ | Session, analysis, code quality, intelligence |
