Project Orchestrator - Claude Code CLI Meta-Management System

Overview

This project demonstrates the creation of a sophisticated orchestrator mode for Claude Code CLI through carefully crafted CLAUDE.md instructions. The orchestrator acts as an intelligent project manager that coordinates development work without writing code directly.

Core Concept

The orchestrator mode transforms Claude Code CLI into a meta-management system that:

• Understands business requirements
• Plans technical solutions
• Delegates coding tasks to other Claude Code CLI instances via command line
• Verifies code quality and adherence to best practices
• Manages git repositories and tracks progress

Key Features

🎯 Orchestrator Capabilities

• Task Planning: Breaks down complex requirements into atomic, manageable tasks
• Delegation Protocol: Uses structured command formats to delegate work via CLI
• Quality Gates: Enforces code quality checks before accepting deliverables
• Git Management: Automates repository initialization and commit workflows
• Progress Tracking: Maintains project state and reports progress
• MCP Integration: Leverages advanced reasoning and research tools

🔧 Technical Implementation

• Automatic Activation: Orchestrator mode activates immediately when Claude Code CLI is launched in a directory containing the CLAUDE.md file
• Structured Communication: Uses JSON-formatted responses for consistent task tracking
• Quality Assurance: Implements mandatory checks for DRY, KISS, and SOLID principles
• Error Recovery: Includes protocols for issue detection and recovery actions

Demonstration Application: Snake Game

To showcase the orchestrator's capabilities, a complete Snake game application was developed:

Snake App Features

• Modern React/TypeScript Implementation: Full type safety and modern React patterns
• Comprehensive Test Suite: Unit and integration tests with high coverage
• Performance Optimization: FPS monitoring and performance evaluation
• Responsive Design: Touch controls and mobile-friendly interface
• Dark Mode Support: Theme toggle with context management
• Game Mechanics: Food collection, obstacles, traps, and score tracking
• Data Persistence: Local storage for game history and statistics

Project Structure

snake-app/
├── src/
│   ├── components/      # React components
│   ├── hooks/          # Custom React hooks
│   ├── contexts/       # React contexts
│   ├── services/       # Business logic
│   ├── types/          # TypeScript definitions
│   └── __tests__/      # Test files
├── package.json        # Dependencies and scripts
└── vite.config.ts      # Build configuration

How It Works

1. Place CLAUDE.md in your project root
2. Run claude in the terminal
3. Orchestrator activates automatically
4. Describe your requirements in natural language
5. Watch as tasks are delegated to Claude Code CLI instances
6. Review progress and quality reports

Use Cases

• Complex Project Management: Managing multi-phase development projects
• Code Quality Enforcement: Ensuring consistent coding standards
• Team Simulation: Simulating a development team workflow
• Learning Tool: Understanding software architecture and best practices

Benefits

• No Direct Coding: Orchestrator never writes code, ensuring clean delegation
• Quality First: Built-in quality gates prevent substandard code
• Automated Git Workflow: Commits are handled automatically with proper messages
• Progress Visibility: Clear reporting on task completion and project status
• Scalable Approach: Can manage projects of any size through task decomposition

Getting Started

1. Clone this repository
2. Navigate to the project directory
3. Run claude to activate the orchestrator
4. Start with a simple request to see the orchestrator in action

Future Enhancements

• Extended MCP server integrations
• Multi-project orchestration
• Advanced dependency management
• Automated deployment workflows
• Performance benchmarking

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This project demonstrates the power of Claude Code CLI's memory system and how carefully crafted instructions can create sophisticated development workflows without traditional programming.