Claude Code Base Harness

My personal Claude Code setup as a reusable, complete construct: skills, rules, hooks, agents, CLAUDE.md, settings.json, an Executive output style and a base-ui. No plugin, no installation — copy the `.claude/` folder into your project or `~/.claude/` and you instantly have a considered foundation for agentic workflows.

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What's inside

  • ⭐ 26 skillsModular capabilities: audits (security, legal), doc authoring (README, CHANGELOG, LICENSE, PROJECT, CLAUDE), visuals (frontend, mermaid, echarts), quality (lean-review, proofread) and workflow tooling (sota, mcp, tasks, toon …).
  • ⭐ 8 rulesAlways-loaded guardrails: command-execution, error-handling, security plus style rules for JSON, Markdown, YAML, TOON and visual verification.
  • ⭐ 8 hooksLifecycle automation via a cross-platform dispatcher (`dispatch.mjs`): credential checking, memory detection, session cleanup, dangerous-command blocking, format-on-write, context preservation and token-cost logging.
  • ⭐ 3 agentsSpecialised subagents: ag-cqo (Chief Quality Officer, audit & gate), ag-cto (Chief Technology Officer, coding) and ag-cso (Chief Strategy Officer, research & assessment).
  • ⭐ CLAUDE.mdProject routing document: lean guardrails loaded every session plus pointers to detail docs — as an adaptable template.
  • ⭐ settings.jsonPre-configured permissions, model selection, environment variables and hook registration — sensible defaults instead of an empty file.
  • ⭐ Executive output styleDecision-focused response format: conclusion first, numbered sections, findings with options tables.
  • ⭐ base-uiGlassmorphism CSS design system for generated HTML — semantic tokens, component patterns, dark/light, accessibility.
  • ⭐ Cross-platformWindows via `.ps1`, macOS/Linux via `.sh` — same dispatcher, identical behaviour.
  • ⭐ No pluginsNo external dependencies, no registry — plain files you copy and version-control.
  • ⭐ Partial installTake only what you need: skills, rules, hooks or UI assets independently.
  • ⭐ MIT licensedFree to use, adapt and redistribute — © 2026 Dr. Marius Gensler.

Set up in 3 steps

  1. 1CloneClone the repository or download as ZIP: git clone https://github.com/MaGe1993/Claude-Code-Base-Harness.git
  2. 2Copy .claudeCopy the .claude/ folder (and optionally CLAUDE.md) into your project or to ~/.claude/.
  3. 3AdaptAdapt CLAUDE.md to your build commands and paths, then ask Claude Code to read CLAUDE.md and the skill index — done.

Requirements

Claude Code · PowerShell (Windows) or bash/zsh (macOS/Linux) · Node.js for the hook dispatcher · no external plugins

Changelog

  • v1.0.0 2026-06-14
    • New26 skills, 8 rules, 8 hooks, 3 agents
    • NewCLAUDE.md and settings.json template
    • NewExecutive output style
    • Newbase-ui glassmorphism design system
    • Cross-platform hook dispatcher (Windows/macOS/Linux)
    • Initial release

Get it on GitHub now

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Frequently asked questions

General

What is the Claude Code Base Harness?

A curated configuration package for Claude Code: skills, rules, hooks, agents, CLAUDE.md, settings.json, an Executive output style and a base-ui — bundled as a reusable base version for agentic workflows.

What does it cost?

Nothing — it's open source under the MIT license. I'm always happy about feedback, a GitHub star or a small token of support.

Who is it for?

For anyone working with Claude Code who doesn't want to start from scratch — a considered, ready-to-use base configuration as a starting point for your own adjustments.

Installation & usage

How do I install it?

Clone the repository or download the ZIP, copy the .claude/ folder (and optionally CLAUDE.md) into your project or to ~/.claude/, adapt CLAUDE.md — done. No plugins, no complex installation.

Do I need all of it at once?

No. You can install partially and take only what you need: skills, rules, hooks or UI assets independently.

Which platforms are supported?

Windows (via .ps1) as well as macOS and Linux (via .sh). The hook dispatcher (dispatch.mjs) behaves identically across platforms.

Do I need additional plugins?

No — the harness works without external dependencies or a registry. It's plain files you copy and version-control.

Components

What are the agents?

Three specialised subagents: ag-cqo (Chief Quality Officer, audit & gate-keeping), ag-cto (Chief Technology Officer, coding) and ag-cso (Chief Strategy Officer, research & assessment).

What do the hooks do?

Lifecycle automation via a cross-platform dispatcher: credential checking, memory detection, session cleanup, dangerous-command blocking, format-on-write, context preservation and token-cost logging.

What is the Executive output style?

A decision-focused response format: conclusion first, numbered sections, findings with compact options tables.

What is base-ui?

A glassmorphism CSS design system for HTML generated by Claude — with semantic tokens, component patterns, dark/light and accessibility defaults.

License & support

Under which license is it released?

MIT — free to use, adapt and redistribute. © 2026 Dr. Marius Gensler.

How can I support it?

The most helpful things are honest feedback and a star on GitHub — that helps visibility. If you'd like to support beyond that, you can buy me a coffee via the Ko-fi button (heart icon).