🚀 Quick Start: Claude Code + Vibe Manager

1. Install Claude Code

Anthropic's official CLI tool:

# Install via npm
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

# Or via curl
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash

2. Add Vibe Manager

Enhance Claude Code with multi-model planning and intelligent file discovery:

Windows support coming soon

Looking to supercharge Claude Code with multi-model intelligence? This guide shows you how to install Claude Code and enhance it with Vibe Manager - a desktop app that generates superior implementation plans for Claude Code to execute.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, ensure you have:

• macOS (Windows support coming soon)
• Your preferred code editor or IDE
• API keys for the AI services you want to use (optional)

How They Work Together

The Perfect Workflow

1.
Capture Ideas Quickly:
Use voice dictation to quickly capture development ideas and requirements - perfect for brainstorming sessions or when you're away from the keyboard
2.
Plan with Vibe Manager:
Use multi-model planning to generate comprehensive implementation strategies
3.
Find Files with AI:
Vibe Manager's File Finder discovers relevant code and context
4.
Execute with Claude Code:
Claude Code implements the plan with its powerful agentic capabilities

Getting Started with Vibe Manager

Installation Steps

1. Download Vibe Manager
Get the macOS app from our download page
2. Launch the Application
Double-click to install and open Vibe Manager
3. Sign In (Optional)
Use Auth0 to access LLM features

Key Features of Vibe Manager

Core Capabilities

🎯Multi-model planning across providers
🔍Intelligent file discovery with AI
📝Implementation plan generation
🎤Voice dictation for rapid idea capture
📹Screen recording for debugging workflows
🗂️Context management and curation
💾Local session persistence

Workflow Process

1.Define your development task (voice or text)
2.Let AI find relevant files
3.Generate implementation plans
4.Record debugging sessions when needed
5.Use with your preferred tools

Platform-Specific Installation

Installation on macOS

To install Claude Code on macOS, use the npm package manager. This method provides the most reliable installation experience:

npm install -g @anthropic/claude-cli

After installation, enhance Claude Code with Vibe Manager for multi-model planning capabilities.

Installation on Windows

For Windows users, Claude Code can be installed using npm or pip. Follow these steps:

1. Install Node.js from nodejs.org
2. Open PowerShell as Administrator
3. Run: npm install -g @anthropic/claude-cli
4. Alternatively, use pip: pip install claude-cli
5. Configure with your API key

Note: Vibe Manager macOS app is available; Windows support is coming soon.

What is Claude Code

Claude Code is Anthropic's official CLI tool designed for AI-powered coding assistance. You can install it using either npm or the curl installation script:

# Install via npm
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

# Or via curl
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash

Once installed, enhance Claude Code with Vibe Manager for superior planning capabilities and multi-model coordination.

Integration with Development Tools

VS Code Integration

Claude Code integrates seamlessly with Visual Studio Code through its official extension:

1. Install Claude Code CLI first
2. Open VS Code Extensions marketplace
3. Search for "Claude Code"
4. Install the official extension
5. Use Vibe Manager alongside for enhanced planning capabilities

Vibe Manager Compatibility

Vibe Manager works perfectly alongside Claude Code to enhance its capabilities. While not required for basic Claude Code functionality, using both together provides:

• Claude Code's direct AI access and execution capabilities
• Vibe Manager's multi-model planning and context curation
• Enhanced workflow coordination between different AI providers
• Intelligent file discovery and context management

Enhanced Agent Capabilities

While Claude Code agents handle specific coding tasks efficiently, Vibe Manager adds a sophisticated planning layer that coordinates server-configured models across multiple providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and xAI. This combination creates superior implementation plans that Claude Code can then execute with its powerful agentic capabilities.

Technical Architecture

Vibe Manager workflows run as queued background jobs with SQLite-backed persistence and staged processors, ensuring reliable execution and state management for complex multi-step development tasks.

Advanced Claude Code Configuration

Claude Code Plan Mode

Enable Claude Code plan mode for better task planning:

claude config set planning_mode true
claude config set max_planning_iterations 5

💡 Tip: Vibe Manager enhances plan mode with server-configured models across providers. Use voice dictation to quickly describe complex planning requirements, and screen recording to capture error states for better debugging context. Technical note: Workflows run as queued background jobs (SQLite-backed), with staged processors.

Technical Details

This section provides accurate technical information about what Vibe Manager actually does.

Core Architecture

Desktop application built with Tauri (Rust backend + TypeScript frontend)
Local SQLite database for session persistence and job management
Background job system with streaming support for long-running tasks
Secure token storage using macOS Keychain

Workflows & Features

File Finder: Multi-stage processor pipeline (regex generation → relevance assessment → path finding → validation)
Web Search: Prompt generation and aggregated search execution
Implementation Planning: Generate and merge plans from multiple models
Video Analysis: Process and analyze video content
All workflows run as queued background jobs with progress tracking

Models & Providers

Server-configured model selection across multiple providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI)
No local model configuration - all models validated and managed server-side
Per-task model selection with configurable parameters
Usage-based credits system via Stripe for billing

Integration & Compatibility

Works alongside CLI tools like Claude CLI - complements, not replaces
No MCP (Model Context Protocol) or router configuration required
Not an IDE plugin - standalone desktop application
Auth0 authentication for secure access to LLM features

Platform Support

macOS: Currently available with full feature support
Windows: Support planned and in development
Linux: Under consideration for future releases

Important Limitations

Does not execute models simultaneously - processes sequentially with optional plan merging
Requires internet connection for LLM features
Local file operations are explicit and user-controlled
Not a replacement for IDE extensions or code editors

Next Steps

Now that you've successfully installed Claude Code and understand how Vibe Manager enhances it, you're ready to start building with AI-powered assistance. Whether you're working with Claude Code agents, configuring Claude Code MCP, or exploring Claude Code GitHub integration, Vibe Manager ensures you have the best possible planning and context for every coding task.