Start Your First Session
Once installation is verified, start Claude Code with the default CodeForge setup.
Launch Command
Section titled “Launch Command”ccThis is the recommended command for normal work.
What cc Does
Section titled “What cc Does”When you launch cc, CodeForge starts Claude Code with:
- the main system prompt
- your enabled plugins
- CodeForge agents and skills
- the configured permission mode and environment
You do not need to manually enable those pieces in a normal session.
Other Launch Commands
Section titled “Other Launch Commands”You do not need these on day one, but you will see them elsewhere in the docs:
| Command | Use It When |
|---|---|
ccw | You want writing-focused behavior for docs or prose |
ccraw | You want vanilla Claude Code with no CodeForge customization |
cc-orc | You want delegation-first orchestration mode |
codex | You want OpenAI Codex CLI instead of Claude Code |
For the full command catalog, use Commands Reference.
What Happens Automatically
Section titled “What Happens Automatically”At session start, CodeForge provides:
- project-aware system prompting
- plugin hooks for safety and automation
- git and TODO context injection
- automatic agent delegation when a request fits a specialist
When to Use ccraw
Section titled “When to Use ccraw”If behavior seems surprising and you want to separate CodeForge from Claude Code itself, launch ccraw and compare the result.
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”- Try real prompts in Your First Tasks
- Learn the normal operating model in Session Basics