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Introducing CCSM: A Slash Command Manager for Claude Code

🚀 The Problem with Claude Code Commands

If you’re using Claude Code (Anthropic’s agentic command line tool), you’ve probably discovered the power of slash commands. These commands help you quickly perform common tasks like generating commit messages, stashing work, or analyzing code. But there’s a catch - managing these custom commands isn’t straightforward.
Where do you store them? How do you share them with your team? How do you update them when improvements are made?
That’s where CCSM (Claude Code Slash Command Manager) comes in.

💡 What is CCSM?

CCSM is a lightweight command-line tool that makes it easy to: - Install slash commands from GitHub gists - List all your installed commands - Update commands when new versions are available - Remove commands you no longer need - View command documentation
Think of it as npm or brew, but specifically for Claude Code slash commands.

🛠️ How It Works

CCSM stores all your slash commands in a centralized location (~/.claude/commands/) and provides a simple CLI to manage them. Commands are distributed as GitHub gists, making them easy to share and version.
Here’s what the workflow looks like:
# Install a new command from a gistccsm install https://gist.github.com/username/gist_id
# List all your commandsccsm list
# View a command's documentationccsm show commit
# Update a command to the latest versionccsm update commit
# Remove a commandccsm remove commit

📦 Installation

Getting started with CCSM takes less than a minute. I’ve created an installer script that handles everything:
  1. Download the installer:
curl -o install-ccsm.sh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yourusername/yourrepo/main/install-ccsm.sh
  1. Make it executable:
chmod +x install-ccsm.sh
  1. Run the installer:
./install-ccsm.sh
  1. Add to PATH (optional but recommended):
echo 'export PATH="$PATH:/Users/$(whoami)"' >> ~/.zshrc
source ~/.zshrc
That’s it! The installer automatically: - Creates the necessary directories - Installs the commit command as a starter - Sets up the ccsm command-line tool

🎯 Example: The Commit Command

The installer includes the commit slash command by default. This command analyzes your chat context and file changes to generate meaningful git commit messages following conventional commit standards.
Here’s how it works:
  1. You work with Claude Code to implement a feature
  1. When ready to commit, you use /commit
  1. The command analyzes:
      • Your conversation history
      • Changed files
      • Any additional context you provide
  1. It generates a properly formatted commit message
Example output:
feat(auth): add JWT authentication with remember me

- Implement login component with form validation
- Add auth API endpoints for token management
- Create Redux slice for auth state
- Include "remember me" checkbox for persistent sessions
- Fix token refresh logic to prevent logout loops

Closes #AUTH-123

🔧 Creating Your Own Commands

Want to create and share your own slash commands? It’s simple:
  1. Write your command as a markdown file with:
      • A clear title
      • System prompt with instructions
      • Input schema (if applicable)
      • Examples
  1. Upload to a GitHub gist
  1. Share the gist URL - others can install with:
      2. ccsm install https://gist.github.com/AdamManuel-dev/8b1320eb02577c58415fef0fdd8c2997

🌟 Why Use CCSM?

For Individual Developers:

  • Consistency: Use the same commands across all your projects
  • Updates: Easily update commands when improvements are made
  • Discovery: Find and try commands shared by the community

For Teams:

  • Standardization: Ensure everyone uses the same commands
  • Onboarding: New team members can quickly install all team commands
  • Version Control: Track command versions and updates

🚦 What’s Next?

CCSM is just getting started. Here are some features I’m considering:
  • Command marketplace: Browse and search for commands
  • Version pinning: Lock commands to specific versions
  • Command bundles: Install multiple related commands at once
  • Auto-updates: Optionally auto-update commands
  • Command validation: Ensure commands meet quality standards

🤝 Contributing

CCSM is open source and contributions are welcome! Whether it’s: - Creating new slash commands - Improving the ccsm tool itself - Writing documentation - Sharing your command collections
Every contribution helps make Claude Code more powerful for everyone.

🎬 Conclusion

CCSM transforms Claude Code slash commands from scattered markdown files into a manageable, shareable ecosystem. It’s a small tool that makes a big difference in your Claude Code workflow.
Give it a try and let me know what you think! And if you create any useful slash commands, please share them - the more commands available, the more powerful Claude Code becomes for everyone.
Have questions or feedback? Find me on [Twitter/X] or [GitHub]. Happy coding with Claude!

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