ClaudePoint 🚀

The ultimate hacking companion for Claude Code. Deploy claudepoints, experiment fearlessly, time travel instantly.

"Like having a time machine for your code - deploy, experiment, undo like a digital wizard" 🕰️⚡

What's this?

Ever had that moment when Claude is about to hack your entire codebase and you think "this could either be genius or catastrophic"? That's when you need ClaudePoint.

Dead simple - lock in your digital DNA, let Claude break things beautifully, and if the matrix glitches, restore instantly. No git gymnastics, no complexity, just pure hacking power.

Quick Start (literally 30 seconds) ⚡

# Install globally
npm install -g claudepoint

# Navigate to your project
cd your-awesome-project

# One-command setup (MCP + Hooks + Commands)
claudepoint setup

# 🚨 IMPORTANT: If you chose global/user scope, run this:
claude mcp add-from-claude-desktop

# You're now equipped to hack fearlessly 🕶️

That's it! ClaudePoint now works automatically:

• ✅ Creates checkpoints before bulk edits
• ✅ MCP server configured
• ✅ Slash commands installed
• ✅ Ready to use in Claude Code

⚠️ Note: If MCP tools don't appear, make sure you ran claude mcp add-from-claude-desktop in your project directory after setup!

Command Arsenal 🎮

The Hacker Way

Just tell Claude: "deploy a claudepoint before you start" or "undo to the last claudepoint". The matrix responds instantly.

Manual Matrix Control

claudepoint                           # Deploy claudepoint (default action!)
claudepoint undo                      # Instant time hack to last claudepoint
claudepoint changes                   # Scan code matrix for modifications  
claudepoint list                      # Browse your claudepoint vault
claudepoint restore awesome-feature   # Time travel to specific claudepoint
claudepoint config                    # Enter configuration mode

Spectacular Features 🎆

🕰️ Instant Time Travel - One command undo and you're back to your last stable reality. No questions asked.

🔍 Change Scanner - See exactly what files Claude modified since your last claudepoint. Perfect for reviewing AI changes.

💾 Full Reality Snapshots - Every claudepoint captures your complete digital universe. No partial saves, no broken dimensions.

🪝 Auto-Deploy Before Chaos - Hooks automatically create safety nets before Claude attempts bulk edits. Intelligent anti-spam protection prevents checkpoint flooding (30-second cooldown).

📊 Adventure Timeline - Track your coding journey. "What epic changes did we make yesterday?"

🧹 Smart Cleanup Matrix - Automatically manages your claudepoint collection by age and count. Set it, forget it, stay organized.

Real World Matrix Hacking 🌐

# Before that insane refactor
claudepoint # Deploy instant safety net

# After Claude "optimized" everything and reality collapsed  
claudepoint undo # Back to stable dimension

# Scan what changed in this coding session
claudepoint changes

# Browse your vault of digital artifacts
claudepoint list

# Check your adventure timeline
claudepoint changelog

Configuration Matrix ⚙️

ClaudePoint creates .claudepoint/config.json with perfect defaults:

{
  "maxCheckpoints": 10,        // Maintain 10 reality snapshots
  "maxAge": 30,               // Delete ancient claudepoints (0 = eternal)
  "autoName": true,           // Auto-generate epic names
  "ignorePatterns": [         // Exclude from the matrix
    "node_modules", ".git", ".env", "*.log", 
    ".DS_Store", "dist", "build", ".next", ".claudepoint"
  ]
}

Checkpoint Management:

• Preserves your 10 most recent claudepoints
• Archives anything older than 30 days
• Runs cleanup automatically after each deployment
• Fully customizable for your workflow

Claude Code Integration 🤖

Automatic Setup:

claudepoint setup
# Handles everything: MCP server, hooks, and commands

# 🚨 CRITICAL: If you chose global/user scope, run this in your project:
claude mcp add-from-claude-desktop

Scope Options:

• claudepoint setup - Project scope (default)
• claudepoint setup --scope user - User scope (all projects)
• claudepoint setup --scope global - System-wide

What it configures:

1. ⚙️ MCP server for ClaudePoint tools
2. 🪝 Hooks for automatic checkpoints (with intelligent anti-spam)
3. 📝 Slash commands for quick access
4. 💾 Initial checkpoint of your project

Pro Hacker Tips 🕶️

1. Hooks are your safety net - Enable during setup. They'll save you when Claude gets too creative.
2. Anti-spam protection - Automatic checkpoints won't spam (30-second cooldown). Manual checkpoints always work.
3. Name your reality snapshots - "auth-working" beats "claudepoint_2024_12_15_143022"
4. Review the timeline - claudepoint changelog shows your coding adventure history
5. Tune the matrix - claudepoint config shows all your settings at a glance
6. Scan before deploying - claudepoint changes shows what Claude modified

Command Reference 🎯

# Setup (once per project)
claudepoint setup                     # Complete setup with interactive prompts
claudepoint setup --scope user        # Setup for all your projects
claudepoint setup --scope global      # System-wide setup
claudepoint setup --force             # Reinstall even if configured

# Create checkpoints  
claudepoint                           # Quick deploy (default action)
claudepoint create -d "epic feature"  # Deploy with description
claudepoint create -n "v2.0"         # Deploy with custom name

# Time travel
claudepoint undo                      # Instant restore to last checkpoint  
claudepoint restore v2.0              # Restore specific checkpoint

# Inspect changes
claudepoint changes                   # What changed since last checkpoint
claudepoint list                      # Browse all checkpoints
claudepoint changelog                 # View development history

# Configuration
claudepoint config                    # View current configuration
claudepoint hooks status              # Check hooks integration status

# Maintenance
claudepoint uninstall                 # Remove ClaudePoint from system
claudepoint check-mcp                 # Debug MCP configuration

Available Tools & Commands 🛠️

Slash Commands (type / in Claude Code):

• /claudepoint - Create a checkpoint
• /undo - Quick restore to last checkpoint
• /claudepoint-list - Browse your checkpoints
• /claudepoint-restore - Restore specific checkpoint
• /changes - See what changed
• /claudepoint-changelog - View history
• /ultrathink - Activate deep reasoning

MCP Tools (automatic via hooks):

• create_claudepoint - Deploy new checkpoint
• undo_claudepoint - Instant restore
• list_claudepoints - Browse collection
• restore_claudepoint - Time travel
• get_changes - Scan modifications

Troubleshooting the Matrix 🔧

"Command not found" - Add npm global to your PATH:

export PATH="$PATH:$(npm config get prefix)/bin"

MCP tools not appearing in Claude Code?

1. 🚨 MOST COMMON: Run claude mcp add-from-claude-desktop in your project directory
2. Restart Claude Code completely
3. Check that setup completed without errors

Hooks not responding?

1. Run claudepoint hooks status to check integration
2. Restart Claude Code after setup
3. Ensure you ran claudepoint setup in your project
4. Check .claudepoint/hooks.log for detailed debugging

Claudepoints consuming too much space? - Add more patterns to ignorePatterns in your config matrix

ClaudePoint vs Git: The Matrix Comparison 📊

| Aspect | ClaudePoint | Git Commits | |--------|-------------|-------------| | Setup Speed | 30 seconds ⚡ | Several minutes ⏱️ | | Complexity | Hacker-simple 🎯 | Learning curve 📚 | | Claude Integration | ✅ Native matrix powers | ❌ Manual gymnastics | | Auto-Safety | ✅ Before risky changes | ❌ Manual vigilance | | Time Travel | ✅ One command | ❌ Multiple incantations | | Reality Snapshots | ✅ Complete universe | ❌ Partial diffs | | Undo Experience | ✅ claudepoint undo | ❌ git reset --hard gymnastics |

The Truth: ClaudePoint complements Git perfectly. Use Git for version history, ClaudePoint for experimental safety nets!

Advanced Matrix Hacking 🌟

Multi-Project Matrix: ClaudePoint operates per-project. Global hooks automatically detect the correct vault.

Custom Ignore Patterns:

{
  "additionalIgnores": ["secret-files", "*.backup"],
  "ignorePatterns": ["node_modules"]  // Complete override
}

Matrix Cleanup Tuning:

{
  "maxCheckpoints": 25,  // More reality snapshots
  "maxAge": 7           // Weekly archive cycle
}

Force Include Critical Files:

{
  "forceInclude": ["important-config.*", ".env.example"]
}

Contributing to the Matrix 🤝

Pull requests welcome. Keep it simple. Make it spectacular. Break things beautifully.

Support the Mission ⭐

Star it on GitHub if ClaudePoint saved your digital bacon 🥓

Join the hacker revolution - make AI experimentation fearless!

Crafted by @Andycufari - a vibe coder who learned that even digital wizards need an undo button 🕶️

For developers who hack reality with AI and need that safety net when experimenting in the code matrix 🚀✨

ClaudePoint: Where fearless experimentation meets instant time travel ⚡🕰️