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https://github.com/dylanburkey/claude-code-sidekick

The only Claude Code toolkit you need. Combines battle-tested methodologies from Cursor, Zed, Windsurf, and Copilot into a simple, powerful development system that just works.
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The only Claude Code toolkit you need. Combines battle-tested methodologies from Cursor, Zed, Windsurf, and Copilot into a simple, powerful development system that just works.

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# Claude Code Sidekick



> Complete development framework for AI-assisted coding with Claude.

> Professional project scaffolding, specialized agents, and automation in one

> command.



![Claude Code Sidekick](public/social-card.png)



---



**© 2026 Dylan Burkey. All Rights Reserved.**



**PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE** - This software and all associated code, documentation,

and materials are the exclusive property of Dylan Burkey. Unauthorized copying,

modification, distribution, or use of this software is strictly prohibited. See

LICENSE file for complete terms.



---



## Quick Start



### Option 1: CLI - Instant Project Creation (2 minutes)



```bash

npx create-claude-project

```



![Claude Code Sidekick](public/social-card-v3.png)



Follow the interactive prompts to scaffold a production-ready project with

Claude Code Sidekick configured.



### Option 2: Manual Setup (5 minutes)



```bash

# Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/dylanburkey/claude-code-sidekick.git

cd claude-code-sidekick



# Copy to your project

cp -r .claude/ /your-project/

cp PROJECT_STARTER.md /your-project/



# Configure with Quick Start

# Edit PROJECT_STARTER.md, then run:

/quick-start

```



---



## What is Claude Code Sidekick?



Traditional AI coding tools give you **suggestions**. Claude Code Sidekick gives

you **systems**.



While Cursor, Windsurf, and Copilot excel at code completion and inline

suggestions, they leave you to figure out project structure, workflow

automation, and system integration. Claude Code Sidekick provides a complete,

opinionated development framework that transforms how you build software with

AI.



### Core Features



- **Professional CLI** - `npx create-claude-project` for instant project

  generation

- **50+ Specialized Agents** for every development task

- **35+ Pre-Configured MCP Integrations** (databases, cloud, analytics,

  payments)

- **32+ Automated Hooks** for quality, testing, and deployment

- **Declarative Configuration** - Just flip TRUE/FALSE switches

- **Spec-Driven Development** with EARS notation

- **Complete Documentation** for every component



**Setup Time:** 2 minutes with CLI, 5 minutes manual **Configuration:** Choose a

preset or use TRUE/FALSE flags **Result:** Production-ready development

environment



---



## CLI Features



![CLI Preview](public/social-card-v3.png)



The `create-claude-project` CLI scaffolds production-ready projects with:



- **8 Production Presets** - Static, Astro, React, Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit,

  Full Stack, Custom

- **Feature Selection** - Database, auth, analytics, deployment configs

- **Automatic Setup** - All files, dependencies, and configurations

- **Claude Code Integration** - .claude/ directory with agents, hooks, and rules

- **Git Ready** - Initialized with .gitignore and initial commit

- **Zero Config** - Everything works out of the box



[View CLI Documentation →](cli/README.md)



---



## Key Differentiators



### 1. Declarative Configuration



**Others:** Write complex configuration files, install tools manually, configure

each integration **Sidekick:** Mark what you want as TRUE, run one command, done



```markdown

## MCP Configuration



- **Neon Database**: `TRUE`

- **Cloudflare**: `TRUE`

- **GitHub**: `TRUE`

- **Stripe**: `TRUE`



## Hooks Configuration



- **Pre-Commit Validation**: `TRUE`

- **Auto Format on Save**: `TRUE`

```



Run `/mcp-setup` and `/hooks-setup` - your entire development environment is

configured.



### 2. Agent Library



**Others:** General-purpose AI that tries to do everything **Sidekick:** 50+

specialized agents, each expert in their domain



- **Code Generation Agents** - Generate components, APIs, migrations, configs

- **Task Automation Agents** - Handle builds, deployments, CI/CD

- **Testing Agents** - Create tests, run audits, validate accessibility

- **Documentation Agents** - Generate docs, maintain READMEs, update changelogs

- **Blockchain Agents** - Smart contracts, DApps, Web3 integration



Each agent includes real examples, best practices, and MCP integration.



### 3. MCP Integration at Scale



**Others:** Manual MCP setup, one server at a time **Sidekick:** 35+

pre-configured MCP providers across 10 categories



- **Databases**: Neon, Supabase, Turso, Pinecone

- **Cloud**: Cloudflare, AWS, Vercel, Railway

- **Development**: GitHub, GitLab, Linear, Sentry

- **Analytics**: GA4, PostHog, Axiom, Datadog

- **Payments**: Stripe, PayPal, Shopify

- **AI/ML**: OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, Replicate

- **And 20+ more...**



Each provider includes:



- JSON configuration

- Environment variable templates

- Setup documentation

- Agent integration examples



### 4. Automated Quality & Compliance



**Others:** Manual testing, linting, and deployment **Sidekick:** 32+ hooks

automate your entire workflow



- **Git Hooks** - Validate commits, enforce standards, run tests

- **File Hooks** - Auto-format, sort imports, update docs

- **Build Hooks** - Pre-build validation, post-build analysis

- **Deployment Hooks** - Pre-deploy checks, rollback automation

- **Agent Hooks** - Task notifications, error handling



All configurable with TRUE/FALSE flags.



### 5. Spec-Driven Development



**Others:** Start coding, figure it out as you go **Sidekick:** Define

requirements first with EARS notation



```markdown

## Functional Requirements



### Event-Driven



- WHEN user clicks submit THE SYSTEM SHALL validate all fields

- WHEN validation passes THE SYSTEM SHALL send data to API



### State-Driven



- WHILE form is submitting THE SYSTEM SHALL disable submit button

- WHILE user is authenticated THE SYSTEM SHALL show logout option



### Error Handling



- IF network request fails THEN THE SYSTEM SHALL retry up to 3 times

```



Clear, testable, unambiguous requirements that become your implementation

roadmap.



---



## Comparison



### vs. Cursor



**Cursor Strengths:**



- Excellent AI pair programming

- Natural language code editing

- Context-aware suggestions



**Sidekick Advantages:**



- Complete project structure

- Pre-configured integrations (35+ MCPs)

- Automated workflows (32+ hooks)

- Specialized agents for every task

- Declarative configuration

- Reusable across all projects



**Use Together:** Cursor for coding + Sidekick for structure and automation



### vs. Windsurf



**Windsurf Strengths:**



- Flow-based development

- Multi-file editing

- Contextual awareness



**Sidekick Advantages:**



- Standardized workflows

- Pre-built agent library

- MCP integration system

- Quality automation

- Production-ready configurations

- Team collaboration features



**Use Together:** Windsurf for flow + Sidekick for structure and deployment



### vs. Copilot



**Copilot Strengths:**



- Fast autocomplete

- Wide IDE support

- Simple setup



**Sidekick Advantages:**



- Complete development framework

- Project structure and organization

- Integration management

- Quality enforcement

- Documentation automation

- Deployment pipelines



**Use Together:** Copilot for suggestions + Sidekick for everything else



---



## What's Included



### Core Components



```

.claude/

├── commands/           # /project-planner, /task-planner, /mcp-setup, /hooks-setup, /quick-start

├── agents/            # Specialized AI agents for different tasks

├── hooks/             # 32+ automated development hooks

│   ├── definitions/   # Pre-configured hook definitions

│   ├── templates/     # Create custom hooks

│   └── examples/      # Example configurations

├── mcp/               # MCP integration system

│   ├── providers/     # 35+ pre-configured MCP providers

│   ├── templates/     # Custom MCP guide

│   └── configs/       # Generated configurations

├── rules/             # Development standards

│   ├── code-style.md

│   ├── accessibility.md

│   └── documentation.md

└── steering/          # Project-specific guidance

    ├── product.md

    ├── tech.md

    └── structure.md

```



### CLI Package



```

cli/

├── bin/create-claude-project.js  # CLI entry point

├── src/

│   ├── index.js                  # Interactive prompts

│   ├── templates.js              # 8 preset configurations

│   ├── scaffold.js               # Project scaffolding

│   └── utils.js                  # Helper functions

```



### Agent Library



```

agent-library/

├── code-generation/   # Generate components, APIs, configs

├── task-automation/   # Build, deploy, CI/CD automation

├── testing/          # Unit tests, E2E, accessibility audits

├── documentation/    # API docs, READMEs, changelogs

├── blockchain/       # Smart contracts, DApps, Web3

└── templates/        # Create custom agents

```



---



## Documentation



### Getting Started



- [CLI Guide](docs/guides/cli-guide.md) - Instant project creation with CLI

- [Quick Start Guide](docs/guides/quick-start-guide.md) - Preset-based setup

- [Getting Started](docs/guides/getting-started.md) - Complete setup reference

- [Beginner's Guide](docs/guides/beginner-guide.md) - For complete beginners



### Comprehensive Guides



- [Nuxt Full-Stack Walkthrough](docs/guides/nuxt-fullstack-walkthrough.md) -

  Build complete Nuxt app

- [Python FastAPI Walkthrough](docs/guides/python-fastapi-walkthrough.md) -

  Build RESTful API

- [Web3 dApp with Privy](docs/guides/web3-dapp-privy-walkthrough.md) - Build

  decentralized app

- [Troubleshooting](docs/guides/troubleshooting.md) - Solutions for 50+ common

  issues



### Systems Documentation



- [MCP Integration](agent-library/docs/mcp-integration.md) - MCP setup guide

- [Hooks Configuration](.claude/hooks/README.md) - Automation hooks

- [Agent Library](agent-library/README.md) - All available agents



### Advanced



- [Creating Custom Agents](agent-library/templates/README.md)

- [Adding Custom MCPs](.claude/mcp/templates/custom-mcp-guide.md)

- [Building Custom Hooks](.claude/hooks/templates/custom-hook-guide.md)

- [EARS Requirements Notation](docs/ears-guide.md)



### Reference



- [All Available MCPs](.claude/mcp/README.md)

- [All Available Hooks](.claude/hooks/README.md)

- [Code Style Rules](.claude/rules/code-style.md)

- [Accessibility Standards](.claude/rules/accessibility.md)



---



## Use Cases



### Startup MVP Development



- Instant setup with CLI

- Integrated services (database, hosting, analytics, payments)

- Quality built-in (accessibility, security, performance)

- Fast iteration with automated testing and deployment



### Enterprise Applications



- Standardized workflows across all teams

- Compliance built-in (WCAG, security scanning)

- Integration with 35+ pre-configured services

- Automated documentation



### Open Source Projects



- Instant contributor setup with CLI

- Contribution-ready (pre-commit hooks, standards enforcement)

- Auto-generated documentation

- Quality gates and automated testing



### Blockchain Development



- Quick DApp setup with CLI

- Specialized agents for smart contracts and DApp scaffolding

- Automated testing with testnet integration

- Built-in security scanning and auditing



---



## Community & Support



### Contributing



We welcome contributions! Areas where you can help:



- **New Agents** - Add specialized agents to the library

- **MCP Providers** - Add new MCP integrations

- **Hooks** - Create useful automation hooks

- **CLI Presets** - Create new framework presets

- **Documentation** - Improve guides and examples

- **Examples** - Share real-world use cases



See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines.



### Getting Help



- **CLI Issues** - [CLI Documentation](cli/README.md)

- **General Issues** -

  [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/dylanburkey/claude-code-sidekick/issues)

- **Discussions** -

  [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/dylanburkey/claude-code-sidekick/discussions)

- **Comprehensive Docs** - All guides in this repo



---



## License



MIT License - See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.



---



## The Bottom Line



**Other AI tools help you write code faster.**



**Claude Code Sidekick helps you build software better.**



- 2-minute setup with professional CLI

- 50+ specialized agents for every task

- 35+ pre-configured integrations

- 32+ automated quality checks

- Complete documentation for non-developers

- Production-ready from day one



**Stop cobbling together tools. Start with a system.**



```bash

npx create-claude-project

```



![Claude Code Sidekick Overview](public/social-card-v2.png)



[Get Started →](docs/guides/cli-guide.md) |

[Browse Agent Library →](agent-library/README.md)



**Built for developers who want more than autocomplete.**