Getting Started
Install ContextDigger and start navigating in less than 5 minutes
Install ContextDigger and start collaborating with your team in less than 5 minutes
Install ContextDigger and understand your product's architecture in less than 5 minutes
Install ContextDigger and start documenting more efficiently in less than 5 minutes
Install ContextDigger and start learning your codebase in less than 5 minutes
Install ContextDigger and get team visibility in less than 5 minutes
Installation
Important: Claude Code Required
ContextDigger works through Claude Code. All commands like /init-dig, /dig, /mark-spot, etc. are typed in your Claude Code chat session.
Future versions will support Cursor and other AI coding tools.
Requirements
- ⚡ Claude Code (Required) - The interface for all ContextDigger commands
- 🐍 Python 3.11 or higher - The backend engine
- 📦 Git - Optional, but recommended
⚡ Quick Install (Recommended)
Install or update ContextDigger with a single command:
This automatically installs the Python package and Claude Code skills. Works for both fresh installs and upgrades.
Alternative: Use GitHub URL directly
📋 Manual Installation (Alternative)
Step 1: Install Python Package
Step 2: Install Claude Skills
Step 3: Verify Installation
🔄 Updating
Already have ContextDigger? Update to the latest version:
The installer automatically detects existing installations and upgrades them.
Your First Session
💬 Open Claude Code in your project directory and type these commands in the chat:
💬 Open Claude Code in your project directory and type these commands in the chat. Your team can share discoveries automatically via git:
💬 Open Claude Code in your product's codebase and type these commands to understand the architecture:
💬 Open Claude Code in the codebase you're documenting and type these commands to discover what needs documentation:
✅ Seamless Experience
Commands run instantly without interruption! ContextDigger v1.0.0 uses a CLI-based architecture that eliminates approval prompts.
Just type the command and get results immediately. No clicking "Yes", no waiting - pure productivity.
Initialize Your Project
Scans your project, detects languages, and discovers logical code areas automatically.
Dig Into an Area
Navigate to a specific code area and see files, history, and suggestions.
Mark Important Locations
Bookmark critical code locations for instant access later.
Navigate Back
Jump to any bookmarked location instantly, from anywhere.
Essential Commands
/init-dig Initialize in your project
/dig <area> Navigate to code area
/mark-spot <name> Bookmark location
/goto-spot <name> Jump to bookmark
/dig-dashboard View overview
/dig-search <query> Search everything
👥 Team Collaboration
Your team automatically shares discoveries, bookmarks, and activity through git. No setup required!
View Team Setup Guide →👥 Working with a Team?
ContextDigger supports automatic team collaboration. See what your teammates are working on, share bookmarks, and coordinate effort.
View Team Setup Guide →📝 Team Documentation
Coordinate documentation efforts with your team. Track which code areas have been documented and share coverage status.
View Team Setup Guide →Next Steps
👥 Team Setup
Configure team collaboration
🎓 Interactive Tutorial
Step-by-step guided learning
📚 Documentation
Read the complete guide
See documentation best practices
💡 Use Cases
See real-world examples
See product management workflows
See documentation workflows
👥 Team Setup
Learn about team collaboration