Complete SuperClaude Tools Installation Guide | Windows, macOS, Linux Setup Instructions

SuperClaude provides a comprehensive ecosystem of AI-powered development tools that enhance Claude Code with specialized commands, browser extensions, GitHub workflow automation, and IDE integrations. This guide covers installation for all major SuperClaude tools across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, with detailed troubleshooting for common issues.

Prerequisites and system requirements

Before installing any SuperClaude tools, ensure your system meets these core requirements:

Essential dependencies

• Claude Code CLI (required for all tools) – The foundation that all SuperClaude tools extend
• Node.js 18+ with npm 10.x+ for package management and tool execution
• Python 3.8+ for MCP server integrations and advanced functionality
• Git configured with user credentials for repository operations

Operating system support

• Linux: Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 10+ (native support, cleanest installation)
• macOS: 10.15+ (Catalina and later, some Homebrew considerations)
• Windows: Windows 10+ via WSL 1 or WSL 2 (requires additional setup)

SuperClaude Framework installation

The SuperClaude Framework is the core tool that extends Claude Code with 16 specialized commands, 9 cognitive personas, and MCP server integration.

Claude Code setup (required first)

Install Claude Code before any SuperClaude tools:

# Install via npm (requires Node.js)
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

# Alternative: Direct installer (Linux/macOS)
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash

# Windows PowerShell
& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1)))

# Authenticate Claude Code with your subscription
claude login

# Verify installation
claude --version
claude doctor  # Comprehensive system check

Framework installation methods

Method 1: PyPI installation (recommended)

# Install SuperClaude
pip install SuperClaude

# Run the installer with interactive setup
python3 -m SuperClaude install --interactive

# Quick setup for most users
python3 -m SuperClaude install

Method 2: Source installation for developers

git clone https://github.com/SuperClaude-Org/SuperClaude_Framework.git
cd SuperClaude_Framework

# Install with uv (faster)
curl -Ls https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
uv sync

# OR install with pip
pip install -e .

# Run installer
python3 -m SuperClaude install --profile developer

Chrome extensions installation

SuperClaude offers multiple Chrome extensions for enhanced browser integration with Claude.ai.

Official Chrome Web Store extensions

Super Claude (main extension)

1. Visit Chrome Web Store: Navigate to the Super Claude extension page
2. Install extension: Click “Add to Chrome” → “Add extension”
3. Sign in to Claude.ai in your browser
4. Access features: Click extension icon on Claude.ai page for search, highlighting, and prompt management

CG – Claude on Google

1. Install from Chrome Web Store: Search for “CG – Claude on Google”
2. Add to Chrome: Standard installation process
3. Automatic integration: Works directly on Google search pages

Developer mode installations

For advanced users wanting cutting-edge features, several GitHub-based extensions require manual installation:

General developer mode process

1. Access extensions page: Type chrome://extensions in address bar
2. Enable developer mode: Toggle switch in top-right corner
3. Download extension files: Clone repository or download ZIP
4. Load unpacked extension: Click button and select folder containing manifest.json

GitHub workflow tool installation

gwendall’s SuperClaude is a CLI tool that enhances GitHub workflows with AI-powered commit messages, changelogs, and documentation generation.

Installation and setup

# Install SuperClaude CLI
npm install -g superclaude

# Verify installation
superclaude --version

# System verification (24-hour caching)
cd your-project
superclaude --verify

GitHub authentication setup

Option 1: GitHub CLI (recommended)

# Install GitHub CLI
brew install gh  # macOS
sudo apt install gh  # Ubuntu

# Authenticate
gh auth login

Option 2: SSH key authentication

# Generate SSH key
ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your@email.com"

# Add public key to GitHub
cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
# Copy output to https://github.com/settings/keys

# Test connection
ssh -T git@github.com

Usage commands and team integration

# Core workflow commands
superclaude commit --interactive
superclaude changelog --verbose
superclaude readme
superclaude docs
superclaude review --verbose

Platform-specific installation differences

Windows installation (via WSL)

Windows requires Windows Subsystem for Linux due to Claude Code’s Linux dependency:

macOS installation considerations

Homebrew-specific issues: Node.js via Homebrew can cause symlink problems with global npm packages.

Linux installation (cleanest process)

Linux provides the most straightforward installation experience with direct npm global installation, fewer dependency conflicts, and native terminal integration.

Troubleshooting common issues

Authentication and permission problems

# Re-authenticate Claude Code
claude login

# Verify authentication status
claude doctor

# Force re-authentication
claude logout
claude login

# Clean npm cache
npm cache clean --force

# Reset npm configuration
npm config list
npm config delete prefix  # if problematic

Node.js and dependency conflicts

# Install NVM for version management
curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.0/install.sh | bash

# Install and use Node.js 18
nvm install 18
nvm use 18
nvm alias default 18

# Create Python virtual environment
python3 -m venv superclaude-env
source superclaude-env/bin/activate  # Linux/macOS

Security and best practices

Installation security considerations

• Chrome extensions security: Web Store extensions are Google-reviewed; developer mode bypasses security review
• System security practices: Use virtual environments, configure npm properly, review AI-generated code
• Monitor API usage: Track costs and detect unusual activity

Data privacy and local operation

SuperClaude Framework operates 100% locally with no third-party servers, using only Claude Code’s existing authentication. Chrome extensions operate locally in browser storage, and the GitHub CLI tool flows data only between your machine, Claude AI, and GitHub.