From claude-ecosystem
Guides Claude Desktop setup: macOS/Windows install, Git worktrees for parallel sessions, .worktreeinclude config, cloud launches, env vars, MCP extensions (.mcpb), vs CLI. Delegates to docs-management.
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Manages Claude Desktop and Code configurations: MCP servers, settings.json, file locations, JSON validation with jq, troubleshooting, and team marketplaces.
Provides reverse-engineered docs for Claude Code CLI v2.1.84 internals: agent loop, tool execution, MCP, plugins/skills, prompt assembly, session persistence, and rewrite architecture. Use to build alternatives or study agentic shells.
Provides expert guidance on Anthropic's Claude Code CLI for maximizing productivity via hooks, MCPs, advanced configs, CLAUDE.md optimization, workflows, memory, sub-agents, permissions, and ecosystem integrations. Use for setup, troubleshooting, and advanced features.
Share bugs, ideas, or general feedback.
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- BASE all responses EXCLUSIVELY on official documentation loaded
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Central authority for Claude Desktop - the native desktop application for running Claude Code sessions locally or on cloud infrastructure. This skill uses 100% delegation to docs-management - it contains NO duplicated official documentation.
Architecture: Pure delegation with keyword registry. All official documentation is accessed via docs-management skill queries.
Keywords: Claude Desktop, desktop app, desktop application, worktree, worktrees, .worktreeinclude, parallel sessions, cloud session, cloud execution, remote environment, desktop extensions, .mcpb, MCP bundle, bundled version, claude.ai/download, Desktop vs CLI
Use this skill when:
Use these keywords when querying docs-management skill for official documentation:
| Topic | Keywords |
|---|---|
| Download | "Claude Desktop download", "claude.ai/download" |
| System Requirements | "Desktop system requirements", "macOS Windows requirements" |
| First Launch | "bundled Claude Code version", "Desktop first launch" |
| Version Management | "Desktop version updates", "bundled version" |
| Topic | Keywords |
|---|---|
| Parallel Sessions | "parallel local sessions", "Git worktrees Desktop" |
| Worktree Location | "worktree location", "~/.claude-worktrees" |
| .worktreeinclude | ".worktreeinclude file", "copy gitignored files" |
| Worktree Patterns | ".worktreeinclude patterns", ".env worktree" |
| Topic | Keywords |
|---|---|
| Cloud Execution | "cloud session launch", "remote environment Desktop" |
| Teleport | "/teleport command", "teleport cloud session" |
| Remote Environments | "/remote-env", "remote execution" |
| Topic | Keywords |
|---|---|
| PATH Extraction | "Desktop PATH extraction", "shell configuration" |
| Custom Variables | "Desktop environment variables", "custom env vars" |
| Multiline Values | "multiline environment variables", "CERT environment" |
| Topic | Keywords |
|---|---|
| MCPB Format | "Desktop extensions", ".mcpb files", "MCP bundle" |
| Installing Extensions | "install Desktop extension", "drag extension" |
| Extension Overview | "one-click MCP installation", "bundled Node.js" |
| Topic | Keywords |
|---|---|
| Comparison | "Desktop vs CLI", "Claude Desktop comparison" |
| When to Use | "when to use Desktop", "Desktop use cases" |
| Interface | "Desktop interface", "graphical interface" |
| Topic | Keywords |
|---|---|
| Desktop Config | "claude_desktop_config.json", "Desktop MCP config" |
| Config Location macOS | "~/Library/Application Support/Claude" |
| Config Location Windows | "%APPDATA%\Claude" |
What do you want to do?
User asks: "How do I set up Claude Desktop?"
1. Invoke docs-management skill
2. Use keywords: "Claude Desktop download", "Desktop system requirements"
3. Load official documentation
4. Provide guidance based EXCLUSIVELY on official docs
User asks: "I want parallel sessions with my .env files copied"
1. Invoke docs-management skill with multiple queries:
- "parallel local sessions", "Git worktrees Desktop"
- ".worktreeinclude file", ".worktreeinclude patterns"
2. Synthesize guidance from official documentation
User reports: "Worktree isn't being created"
1. Invoke docs-management skill
2. Use keywords: "Git worktrees Desktop", "worktree requirements"
3. Check official docs for Git initialization requirement
4. Guide user through setup from official docs
| Issue | Keywords for docs-management |
|---|---|
| Worktree not created | "Git worktrees Desktop", "Git initialization" |
| Cloud sessions unavailable | "cloud session launch", "remote environment" |
| Extension won't install | "Desktop extensions", ".mcpb files" |
| Environment variables not working | "Desktop environment variables", "PATH extraction" |
| Windows ARM64 local sessions | "Windows ARM64", "Desktop limitations" |
| MCP config location | "claude_desktop_config.json" + platform |
Reference files:
Official Documentation (via docs-management skill):
mcp-integration skillsettings-management skillDate: 2026-01-12 Model: claude-opus-4-5-20251101