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What it does

Generates comprehensive API design recommendations and best practices, providing structured guidance for creating robust, scalable, and maintainable API architectures across different domains and t...

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Installation

PythonRun Python server

python examples/supersaiyan_demo.py # See it in action!

pip installInstall Python package

pip install claude-cortex

git cloneClone repository

git clone https://github.com/NickCrew/claude-cortex.git

pip installInstall Python package

pip install -e ".[dev]"

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Last UpdatedJan 30, 2026

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Overview

# Cortex

This repository packages the Cortex (cortex) context management toolkit as a Claude Code plugin.

It bundles the curated agents, commands, modes, rules, and supporting Python CLI + TUI so teams can install the complete experience through the plugin system or keep using the standalone cortex / cortex-ui scripts.

Note: The claude-ctx command has been deprecated but will remain available for a while.

📚 Docs:

🎬 Presentations:

[Intro Overview](docs/presentations/cortex-overview.html)
[Technical Deep Dive](docs/presentations/cortex-technical-deep-dive.html)
[Executive Roadmap](docs/presentations/cortex-executive-roadmap.html)
[Feature Catalog](docs/presentations/tui-showcase.html)

What's Inside

Core Assets (Loaded by Claude Code)

| Directory | Purpose |

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

| agents/ | Claude subagents with dependency metadata. Move to inactive/agents/ to park. |

| commands/ | Slash command definitions (50+ curated commands) |

| skills/ | Reusable skill modules (80+ skills) with activation triggers and dependencies |

| modes/ | Behavioral context modules that toggle workflow defaults |

| rules/ | Rule sets symlinked to ~/.claude/rules/cortex/ on launch |

| flags/ | Modular token-efficient flag packs (22 categories, 3,380 tokens total) |

| hooks/ | Automation hooks for pre/post tool execution and session events |

Orchestration & Templates

| Directory | Purpose |

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

| profiles/ | Project type presets (frontend, backend, devops, etc.) |

| scenarios/ | Multi-step workflow scenarios |

| workflows/ | Complex workstream orchestration templates |

| prompts/ | Prompt templates: guidelines, personas, and reusable snippets |

| templates/ | Initialization templates for new projects |

| plugins/ | Additional plugin modules (accessibility, frontend, UX) |

Python Package (`claude_ctx_py/`)

| Module | Purpose |

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

| cli.py | Main CLI entrypoint with all subcommands |

| launcher.py | cortex start implementation (plugin resolution, rules symlinking) |

| core/ | Core domain logic (agents, skills, modes, rules, hooks, backups) |

| tui/ | Textual-based terminal UI with 15+ specialized views |

| intelligence/ | AI recommendation engine and pattern learning |

| memory/ | Session memory and knowledge persistence |

| analytics.py | Usage analytics and skill metrics |

Supporting Files

| Path | Purpose |

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

| .claude-plugin/plugin.json | Plugin manifest for Claude Code marketplace |

| docs/ | Documentation site (Jekyll-based) |

| tests/ | Test suite with pytest |

| schema/ | JSON schemas for validation |

| scripts/ | Helper scripts for installation and maintenance |

🆕 Latest Updates

Hook logging – Hook failures now write to ~/.cortex/logs/hooks.log (override via CORTEX_HOOK_LOG_PATH).
Extra plugin dirs – cortex-config.json supports extra_plugin_dirs to pass multiple --plugin-dir entries.
Watch daemon mode – cortex ai watch --daemon runs watch mode in the background with status/stop controls.
Template guardrails – The TUI detects missing templates/ files in the active CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT and offers to initialize them or run the setup wizard.
Multi-LLM consult skill – Ask Gemini, OpenAI (Codex), or Qwen for a second opinion; configure provider API keys via the TUI Command Palette -> "Configure LLM Providers".
Asset Manager reliability – “Update All” and “Install All in Category” now behave consistently with clearer prompts.
Flag toggles restored – Spacebar toggling works again in the Flag Explorer and Flag Manager, updating FLAGS.md immediately.

✅ Stability Update: AI + Context Management

We’ve fixed major issues across AI recommendations and context state tracking. Auto-activation and watch mode are more reliable, and context activation now uses .active-* state files