# Claude
[](https://hex.pm/packages/claude)
[](https://hexdocs.pm/claude/)
[](https://github.com/bradleygolden/claude/blob/main/LICENSE)
**Help make Claude Code write production-ready Elixir, every time.**
Claude, not to be confused with _the_ Claude (probably should have picked a better name ๐
), is an elixir library, batteries-included integration that ensures every line of code Claude writes is properly formatted, compiles without warnings, and follows your project's conventionsโautomatically.
## Quick Start
```bash
# Install Claude
mix igniter.install claude
# That's it! Now Claude:
# โ Formats every file after editing
# โ Checks for compilation errors
# โ Validates code before commits
```
## The Problem
When Claude Code writes Elixir, you often need to:
- Run `mix format` manually after every edit
- Discover compilation errors only when you run the code
- Remember to update related test files
- Ensure consistent code style across your team
## The Solution
Claude hooks directly into Claude Code's workflow:
```elixir
# Before Claude: Unformatted code that might not compile
defmodule MyModule do
def hello( name ) do
"Hello, #{ nam }!" # Oops, typo!
end
end
# After Claude: Production-ready code, automatically
defmodule MyModule do
def hello(name) do
"Hello, #{name}!"
end
end
```
## Features
### ๐ฏ **Smart Hooks**
- **Format on save** - Every `.ex` and `.exs` file is automatically formatted
- **Compile checks** - Catch errors immediately, not in production
- **Pre-commit validation** - Block bad commits before they happen
- **Related files** - "You edited the schema, want to check the Phoenix Context?"
### ๐ง **Extensible**
```elixir
# .claude.exs - Add your own hooks
%{
hooks: [
MyApp.Hooks.SecurityScanner,
MyApp.Hooks.TestRunner
]
}
```
### ๐ค **Sub-agents**
Create specialized AI assistants for your project with built-in best practices:
```elixir
%{
subagents: [
%{
name: "genserver-agent",
role: "Genserver agent",
instructions: "You are an writing and testing genservers...",
usage_rules: ["usage_rules:elixir", "usage_rules:otp"] # Automatically includes best practices!
}
]
}
```
**Built-in Meta Agent:** Claude includes a Meta Agent by default that helps you create new sub-agents following best practices. Just ask: "Create a sub-agent for handling GraphQL queries" and the Meta Agent will:
- Generate a complete sub-agent configuration
- Choose appropriate tools and permissions
- Include relevant usage rules from your dependencies
- Add it to your `.claude.exs` file
**Usage Rules Integration:** The real power comes from [usage rules](https://hexdocs.pm/usage_rules/readme.html) - documentation from your dependencies that gets automatically injected into sub-agents, ensuring they follow library best practices.
### ๐ **MCP Server Support**
Integrate with Phoenix development tools via Tidewave:
```elixir
%{
mcp_servers: [tidewave: [port: 4000]]
}
```
### ๐ **Best Practices**
[Usage rules](https://hexdocs.pm/usage_rules/readme.html) will be added to your `CLAUDE.md` automatically so you can have the best chance of your agents following best practices.
## Installation
### Requirements
- Elixir ~> 1.18
- Claude Code (CLI)
- Mix with Igniter support
### Install via Igniter
```bash
mix igniter.install claude
```
This will:
1. Add `claude` to your dependencies
2. Generate `.claude.exs` configuration
3. Install hooks in `.claude/settings.json` and `.claude/hooks`
4. Create specialized sub-agents in `.claud/agents`
## Configuration
Claude uses `.claude.exs` for project-specific configuration:
```elixir
# .claude.exs
%{
# Hooks to run (built-in + custom)
hooks: [
# Optional: Enable related files suggestions
Claude.Hooks.PostToolUse.RelatedFiles,
# Add your custom hooks
MyApp.Hooks.CredoChecker
],
# MCP servers (for Phoenix projects, only tidewave is supported, use claude manually to add other mcp servers)
mcp_servers: [
# Simple configuration
:tidewave,
# Or with options
{:tidewave, [port: 5000]}
],
# Specialized sub-agents
subagents: [
%{
name: "test_expert",
role: "ExUnit testing specialist",
instructions: "You excel at writing comprehensive test suites...",
usage_rules: ["usage_rules:elixir", "usage_rules:otp"]
}
]
}
```
## Built-in Sub-agents
Claude includes a Meta Agent by default to help you create new sub-agents.
### Meta Agent
The Meta Agent is your sub-agent architect. It helps you create new, well-designed sub-agents by:
- Analyzing your requirements and suggesting optimal configuration
- Choosing appropriate tools and permissions
- Integrating usage rules from your dependencies
- Following Claude Code best practices for performance and context management
**Usage:** Just ask Claude to create a new sub-agent, and the Meta Agent will automatically help.
## Creating Custom Hooks
Extend Claude with your own hooks:
```elixir
defmodule MyApp.Hooks.CredoChecker do
use Claude.Hooks.Hook.Behaviour,
event: :post_tool_use,
matcher: [:edit, :write],
description: "Runs Credo on modified files"
@impl true
def run(json_input) do
# Your hook logic here
:ok
end
end
```
## How It Works
This library leverages [Claude Code's hook system](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/hooks) to intercept file operations:
1. **Claude edits a file** โ PostToolUse hook triggered
2. **Hook runs Mix tasks** โ `mix format`, `mix compile --warnings-as-errors`
3. **Feedback provided** โ Claude sees any issues and can fix them
4. **Process repeats** โ Until the code is production-ready
This happens automatically, without interrupting Claude's workflow.
## Documentation
- [Full Documentation](https://hexdocs.pm/claude)
- [Anthropic's Code Hooks Guide](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/hooks)
- [Anthropic's Subagents Guide](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/sub-agents)
## Contributing
We welcome contributions!
```bash
# Run tests
mix test
# Format code
mix format
# Run quality checks
mix compile --warnings-as-errors
```
## Support
- ๐ [Documentation](https://hexdocs.pm/claude)
- ๐ฌ [Discussions](https://github.com/bradleygolden/claude/discussions)
- ๐ [Issue Tracker](https://github.com/bradleygolden/claude/issues)
## Roadmap
### ๐ Coming Soon
**Custom Slash Commands**
- `/create-subagent` - Generate a new sub-agent with guided prompts
- `/create-hook` - Scaffold a new custom hook with boilerplate
- Auto-generate commands in `.claude/commands/` during installation
**Scoped CLAUDE.md's**
- Directory-specific instructions (e.g., `*_web/CLAUDE.md` for Phoenix)
**More MCP Servers**
- Database tools (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis)
- Testing and documentation servers
- Auto-configuration based on project dependencies
**Dynamic Sub-agents**
- Generate sub-agents for each dependency with context automatically
- Common workflow templates (LiveView, GraphQL, Testing)
Want to contribute? Open an issue on [GitHub](https://github.com/bradleygolden/claude/issues)!
## License
MIT - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
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