tmux-claude-mcp-server: Instructions file for Claude Code

CLAUDE.md

tmux-claude-mcp-server CLAUDE.md is an instructions file for Claude Code from michael-abdo/tmux-claude-mcp-server. It costs 767 tokens per session, scanned A, original, MIT.

Repository instructions for a platform that coordinates multiple Claude Code instances through tmux sessions, workflows, and virtual machines.

In plain words
What is it for?
Use them to start system monitors, run integration tests and workflows, manage Claude instances, and understand communication, state tracking, and cloud virtual-machine components.
Why use it?
They give contributors a map of the system’s architecture and standard commands, reducing confusion when running, testing, or extending the orchestration platform.

Instructions file for Claude Code

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CLAUDE.md · 122 lines

How it starts

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Claude Code Orchestration Platform

This repository implements a comprehensive orchestration system for managing multiple Claude instances through tmux sessions, workflows, and VM integration.

Quick Start

  1. System Monitor: node scripts/system_monitor.cjs
  2. Performance Analysis: node scripts/performance_optimizer.cjs
  3. Integration Tests: node scripts/integration_tester.cjs
  4. Run Workflow: node src/workflow/workflow_engine.cjs workflows/examples/simple_workflow.yaml

Architecture Overview

The system implements a hierarchical orchestration model:

Executive (Primary Claude)
    ├── Managers (Orchestration)
    │   └── Specialists (Task Execution)
    └── Direct Specialists

Key Components

Instance Management

  • MCP Bridge: Inter-instance communication via scripts/mcp_bridge.js
  • State Tracking: JSON-based state in state/instances.json
  • Tmux Sessions: Automated session lifecycle management

Workflow System

  • YAML-based: Define complex multi-stage workflows
  • Keyword Monitoring: Automatic stage progression
  • Conditional Logic: Branching and error handling

VM Integration

  • GCP Support: Automated VM provisioning
  • Claude Installation: One-command setup script
  • GitHub Integration: Deploy keys and automated git workflows

Performance & Monitoring

  • Real-time Dashboard: System health at a glance
  • Performance Optimizer: Automated issue detection
  • Integration Testing: Comprehensive test suite

Directory Structure

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├── src/                    # Core implementation
│   ├── instance_manager.js # Instance lifecycle management
│   └── workflow/          # Workflow engine
├── scripts/               # Utility scripts
│   ├── mcp_bridge.js      # MCP communication bridge
│   ├── system_monitor.cjs # Real-time monitoring
│   └── performance_optimizer.cjs # Performance analysis
├── workflows/             # Workflow definitions
│   └── examples/         # Example workflows
├── vm-integration/       # VM setup and management
│   ├── setup-scripts/    # Automation scripts
│   └── docs/            # VM documentation
└── state/               # Runtime state
    └── instances.json   # Active instance registry

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