Question 1

How do I install the Compound Engineering plugin in Claude Code?

Accepted Answer

Use the command '/plugin marketplace add EveryInc/compound-engineering-plugin' followed by '/plugin install compound-engineering' in Claude Code, as specified in the install section. For local development, you can also use aliases like 'cce' to test changes.

Question 2

Can I use Compound Engineering with GitHub Copilot?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it's experimental. Convert the plugin using 'bunx @every-env/compound-plugin install compound-engineering --to copilot', which writes agents as .agent.md files and MCP config. Note that stability isn't guaranteed as formats evolve.

Question 3

What's the difference between Compound Engineering and traditional agile development?

Accepted Answer

Compound Engineering emphasizes thorough planning and review (80% effort) to compound knowledge and reduce future complexity, whereas agile often focuses on iterative delivery with less upfront design, potentially accumulating technical debt faster.

Question 4

How to sync my Claude skills to other AI tools?

Accepted Answer

Run 'bunx @every-env/compound-plugin sync' to automatically sync skills, commands, and MCP servers from ~/.claude/ to all detected tools like OpenCode and Codex. Use --target for specific tools, but note that skills are symlinked and some targets have limitations.

Question 5

Is the multi-agent review better than human code review?

Accepted Answer

It complements human review by catching issues early with AI agents, but it's not a replacement for complex decisions. The /ce:review command conducts thorough checks before merging, aiming to reduce human oversight burden, though it may add overhead for simple changes.

Question 6

Does the plugin work offline or without an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

It likely requires internet for AI tool interactions (e.g., Claude Code, Copilot), as the plugin integrates with cloud-based assistants. Local development features like testing branches might work offline, but core functionality depends on AI services.

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