skill-builder

Open your project in your IDE of choice (VS Code, Cursor, etc.) and open the integrated terminal.

1. Install Homebrew

```

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

```

2. Install Node.js

Node.js 18+ is required for MCP servers.

```

brew install node

```

3. Install Claude Code

```

brew install --cask claude-code

```

4. Install Claude Vibes

```bash

mkdir -p .taskmaster && printf '{\n "models": {\n "main": {\n "provider": "claude-code",\n "modelId": "opus"\n }\n }\n}\n' > .taskmaster/config.json && grep -qxF '.taskmaster/' .gitignore 2>/dev/null || echo '.taskmaster/' >> .gitignore && claude "/plugin marketplace add mike-coulbourn/claude-vibes"

```

5. Start Using Claude Vibes

Type /exit, then run claude again to load the plugin. Run /help to see your new commands.

Local Install (Alternative)

```

git clone https://github.com/mike-coulbourn/claude-vibes.git

```

Add as a local marketplace:

```

/plugin marketplace add ./claude-vibes

```

Team Installation

Add to your repository's .claude/settings.json for automatic team setup:

```json

{

"extraKnownMarketplaces": {

"claude-vibes": {

"source": {

"source": "github",

"repo": "mike-coulbourn/claude-vibes"

}

}

},

"enabledPlugins": {

"claude-vibes@claude-vibes": true

}

}

```

When team members trust the repository folder, the plugin installs automatically.

---

```

START → BUILD → SHIP → FIX → REFACTOR

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓

Plan Code Deploy Debug Evolve

```

Each phase has dedicated commands and agents designed for that stage of development.

---

🎨 00-BRAND (Brand Identity)

Create complete brand identities for startups. A structured workflow from discovery through final guidelines.

Commands:

#### Discovery Phase

| Command | Description |

|---------|-------------|

| /claude-vibes:00-BRAND/00-discover/01-discover-founder | Interactive founder discovery session |

| /claude-vibes:00-BRAND/00-discover/02-research-audience | Research and define target audience |

| /claude-vibes:00-BRAND/00-discover/03-audit-competitors | Audit competitor brands |

| /claude-vibes:00-BRAND/00-discover/04-name-brand | Finalize brand name with domain verification |

#### Strategy Phase

| Command | Description |

|---------|-------------|

| /claude-vibes:00-BRAND/01-strategy/01-define-purpose | Define purpose, mission, and vision |

| /claude-vibes:00-BRAND/01-strategy/02-define-values | Define differentiating core values |

| /claude-vibes:00-BRAND/01-strategy/03-define-positioning | Develop positioning strategy |

| /claude-vibes:00-BRAND/01-strategy/04-select-archetype | Select brand archetype |

| /claude-vibes:00-BRAND/01-strategy/05-define-voice | Define brand voice and personality |

#### Messaging Phase

| Command | Description |

|---------|-------------|

| /claude-vibes:00-BRAND/02-messaging/01-create-framework | Create messaging framework |

| /claude-vibes:00-BRAND/02-messaging/02-create-tagline | Create tagline options |

| /claude-vibes:00-BRAND/02-messaging/03-write-pitch | Write elevator pitch variations |

#### Visual Phase

| Command | Description |

|---------|-------------|

| /claude-vibes:00-BRAND/03-visual/01-set-direction | Create visual identity direction |

| /claude-vibes:00-BRAND/03-visual/02-choose-colors | Develop brand color palette |

| /claude-vibes:00-BRAND/03-visual/03-select-typography | Develop typography system |

#### Compile Phase

| Command | Description |

|---------|-------------|

| /claude-vibes:00-BRAND/04-compile/01-compile-guidelines | Compile final brand guidelines |

Agents:

• brand-archetype-selector - Jungian archetype selection
• brand-audience-researcher - Psychographic analysis and audience profiling
• brand-color-strategist - Strategic color palette development
• brand-competitive-auditor - Competitor visual identity analysis
• brand-elevator-pitch-writer - Elevator pitch variations
• brand-messaging-architect - Value proposition and brand pillars
• brand-naming-specialist - Strategic name development
• brand-positioning-strategist - Positioning and onliness statements
• brand-purpose-architect - Purpose, mission, vision (Golden Circle)
• brand-tagline-creator - Memorable tagline creation
• brand-typography-curator - Typography system and font selection
• brand-values-curator - Core values discovery and articulation
• brand-visual-director - Visual identity direction and briefs
• brand-voice-architect - Voice and verbal identity guidelines
• startup-brand-architect - Orchestrates complete brand identity creation

---

🧐 01-START (Discovery & Planning)

Plan before you build. Discover the problem space, scope your MVP, and create an implementation roadmap.

Commands:

| Command | Description |

|---------|-------------|

| /claude-vibes:01-START/01-discover | Understand the problem space and user needs |

| /claude-vibes:01-START/02-scope | Define MVP boundaries and prioritize features |

| /claude-vibes:01-START/03-architect | Plan technical approach and system design |

| /claude-vibes:01-START/04-plan-roadmap | Create implementation roadmap with phases |

Agents:

• market-validator - Research market viability and competition
• feature-brainstormer - Generate and prioritize feature ideas
• tech-advisor - Recommend technology choices
• plan-reviewer - Review and improve implementation plans
• data-modeler - Design data structures and schemas

---

🏗️ 02-BUILD (Implementation)

Build features methodically. Plan each feature, implement with best practices, and review before shipping.

Commands:

| Command | Description |

|---------|-------------|

| /claude-vibes:02-BUILD/01-plan-code | Plan the code implementation |

| /claude-vibes:02-BUILD/02-write-code | Write the code with production quality |

| /claude-vibes:02-BUILD/03-review-code | Review code for production readiness |

Agents:

• code-architect - Design feature architecture and patterns
• code-guru - Implement features with best practices
• code-reviewer - Thorough code review and quality checks
• tester - Write and run tests iteratively to prove code works

---

🚀 03-SHIP (Deployment)

Ship with confidence. Run checks, commit cleanly, and create PRs.

Commands:

| Command | Description |

|---------|-------------|

| /claude-vibes:03-SHIP/01-pre-commit | Run linting, tests, and pre-commit checks |

| /claude-vibes:03-SHIP/02-commit | Create a clean commit with descriptive message |

| /claude-vibes:03-SHIP/03-push | Push to remote branch |

| /claude-vibes:03-SHIP/04-pr | Create pull request with summary |

---

🔧 04-DEBUG (Debugging)

Fix bugs systematically. Diagnose root causes, apply fixes, and verify they work.

Commands:

| Command | Description |

|---------|-------------|

| /claude-vibes:04-DEBUG/01-diagnose-issue | Investigate and identify root cause |

| /claude-vibes:04-DEBUG/02-fix-issue | Apply the fix with minimal changes |

| /claude-vibes:04-DEBUG/03-verify-fix | Verify fix works correctly |

Agents:

• diagnostician - Deep investigation and root cause analysis
• fixer - Minimal, targeted bug fixes
• verifier - Verification and regression testing
• tester - Write and run tests to prove fixes work

---

✨ 05-REFACTOR (Code Evolution)

Improve code without changing behavior. Assess opportunities, refactor safely, and validate preservation.

Commands:

| Command | Description |

|---------|-------------|

| `/cl