ccexp
Interactive terminal UI for discovering, previewing, and managing Claude Code configuration files and slash commands.
What is ccexp?
ccexp (claude-code-explorer) is a command-line interface tool that provides an interactive terminal UI for discovering, previewing, and managing Claude Code configuration files and slash commands. It solves the problem of manually hunting through directories by automatically finding files like CLAUDE.md, command definitions, subagents, and settings, and presenting them in a split-pane interface with live previews.
Developers using Claude Code who need to navigate and manage their Claude ecosystem configuration files, such as project memory, slash commands, subagents, and settings, directly from the terminal.
Developers choose ccexp for its visual, keyboard-driven terminal interface that makes configuration management intuitive and efficient, eliminating manual file discovery. Its unique selling point is the interactive split-pane design with live search, markdown preview, and file actions, built with React Ink for a smooth CLI experience.
Overview
interactive terminal interface for discovering, previewing, and managing Claude Code configuration files and slash commands.
Use Cases
Best For
- Exploring and previewing CLAUDE.md project memory files with syntax highlighting in the terminal.
- Managing and discovering slash command definitions stored in .claude/commands directories.
- Navigating Claude Code subagent configurations in .claude/agents folders interactively.
- Inspecting and editing Claude settings files like settings.json and settings.local.json.
- Quickly finding all Claude-related configuration files across a workspace without manual directory traversal.
- Copying file content, paths, or opening Claude config files in editors directly from a terminal UI.
Not Ideal For
- Teams or individuals who do not use Claude Code or Anthropic's AI tools in their workflow.
- Developers who prefer graphical user interfaces (GUIs) over terminal-based tools for file management.
- Environments with strict security policies that restrict running third-party CLI tools accessing local file systems.
- Simple projects with minimal Claude configuration files where manual browsing or basic shell commands suffice.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Automatically scans for and lists Claude-specific files like CLAUDE.md, command definitions, and settings from predefined directories, eliminating manual hunting as detailed in the 'Target Files' section.
Built with React Ink, it offers a split-pane interface with keyboard navigation and live search, providing a smooth, interactive experience directly in the terminal, as highlighted in the 'Features' and screenshots.
Supports actions like copying content, paths, editing with $EDITOR, and opening in default applications, all accessible via keyboard shortcuts, enhancing workflow efficiency as shown in the 'Keyboard Shortcuts'.
Can be run directly with bunx, npx, or pnpm dlx for quick exploration without global installation, making it accessible for occasional use as recommended in the 'Quick Start' section.
Cons
Exclusively tailored for Claude Code, with no support for other AI assistants or configuration formats, limiting its utility in mixed or evolving toolchains.
Requires Node.js >=20, which may be a barrier for teams using older versions or different runtimes, as indicated by the node version badge in the README.
Mentions deprecated files like CLAUDE.local.md, suggesting reliance on Claude Code's evolving ecosystem that could necessitate frequent updates and cause instability.
Operates only on local file systems with no built-in support for remote or cloud-based Claude configurations, which may be a gap for distributed or containerized environments.
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