Claude-Flow v2 Alpha is an enterprise-grade AI orchestration platform that revolutionizes how developers build with AI. By combining hive-mind swarm intelligence, neural pattern recognition, and 87 advanced MCP tools, Claude-Flow enables unprecedented AI-powered development workflows.

• 🐝 Hive-Mind Intelligence: Queen-led AI coordination with specialized worker agents
• 🧠 Neural Networks: 27+ cognitive models with WASM SIMD acceleration
• 🔧 87 MCP Tools: Comprehensive toolkit for swarm orchestration, memory, and automation
• 🔄 Dynamic Agent Architecture (DAA): Self-organizing agents with fault tolerance
• 💾 SQLite Memory System: Persistent .swarm/memory.db with 12 specialized tables
• 🪝 Advanced Hooks System: Automated workflows with pre/post operation hooks
• 📊 GitHub Integration: 6 specialized modes for repository management
• ⚡ Performance: 84.8% SWE-Bench solve rate, 2.8-4.4x speed improvement

🔥 Revolutionary AI Coordination: Build faster, smarter, and more efficiently with AI-powered development orchestration

• Node.js 18+ (LTS recommended)
• npm 9+ or equivalent package manager
• Windows users: See Windows Installation Guide for special instructions

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Claude Code must be installed first:

# 1. Install Claude Code globally npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code # 2. (Optional) Skip permissions check for faster setup # Only use if you understand the security implications # claude --dangerously-skip-permissions

💡 Windows Note: If you encounter SQLite errors, Claude Flow will automatically use in-memory storage. For persistent storage options, see our Windows guide.

# 1. Initialize Claude Flow with enhanced MCP setup (auto-configures permissions!) npx claude-flow@alpha init --force # 2. Explore all revolutionary capabilities  npx claude-flow@alpha --help # 3a. Quick AI coordination (recommended for most tasks) npx claude-flow@alpha swarm "build me a REST API" # 3b. OR launch the full hive-mind system (for complex projects) npx claude-flow@alpha hive-mind wizard npx claude-flow@alpha hive-mind spawn "build enterprise system" --claude

Quick Rule: Start with swarm for most tasks. Use hive-mind when you need persistent sessions or complex multi-agent coordination.

Confused about .hive-mind and .swarm directories? Not sure when to create new hives? Here are the most common workflow patterns:

# Initialize once per feature/task npx claude-flow@alpha init --force npx claude-flow@alpha hive-mind spawn "Implement user authentication" --claude # Continue working on SAME feature (reuse existing hive) npx claude-flow@alpha hive-mind status npx claude-flow@alpha memory query "authentication" --recent npx claude-flow@alpha swarm "Add password reset functionality" --continue-session

# Project-level initialization (once per project) npx claude-flow@alpha init --force --project-name "my-app" # Feature 1: Authentication (new hive) npx claude-flow@alpha hive-mind spawn "auth-system" --namespace auth --claude # Feature 2: User management (separate hive)  npx claude-flow@alpha hive-mind spawn "user-management" --namespace users --claude # Resume Feature 1 later (use session ID from spawn output) npx claude-flow@alpha hive-mind resume session-xxxxx-xxxxx

# Start research session npx claude-flow@alpha hive-mind spawn "Research microservices patterns" --agents researcher,analyst --claude # Continue research in SAME session npx claude-flow@alpha memory stats # See what's been learned npx claude-flow@alpha swarm "Deep dive into API gateway patterns" --continue-session

Don't panic if directories seem empty! Claude-Flow uses SQLite databases that may not show files in directory listings:

# Check what's actually stored (even if directories look empty) npx claude-flow@alpha memory stats # See memory data npx claude-flow@alpha memory list # List all namespaces  npx claude-flow@alpha hive-mind status # See active hives # Your project structure after initialization: # .hive-mind/ <- Contains config.json + SQLite session data # .swarm/ <- Contains memory.db (SQLite database) # memory/ <- Agent-specific memories (created when agents spawn) # coordination/ <- Active workflow files (created during tasks)

# See what you were working on npx claude-flow@alpha hive-mind status npx claude-flow@alpha memory query --recent --limit 5 # List all sessions to find the one you want npx claude-flow@alpha hive-mind sessions # Resume specific session by ID npx claude-flow@alpha hive-mind resume session-xxxxx-xxxxx

Claude-Flow v2.0.0 introduces a powerful hooks system that automates coordination and enhances every operation:

# Hooks automatically trigger on operations npx claude-flow@alpha init --force # Auto-configures MCP servers & hooks

• pre-task: Auto-assigns agents based on task complexity
• pre-search: Caches searches for improved performance
• pre-edit: Validates files and prepares resources
• pre-command: Security validation before execution

• post-edit: Auto-formats code using language-specific tools
• post-task: Trains neural patterns from successful operations
• post-command: Updates memory with operation context
• notification: Real-time progress updates

• session-start: Restores previous context automatically
• session-end: Generates summaries and persists state
• session-restore: Loads memory from previous sessions

// .claude/settings.json (auto-configured) { "hooks": { "preEditHook": { "command": "npx", "args": ["claude-flow", "hooks", "pre-edit", "--file", "${file}", "--auto-assign-agents", "true"], "alwaysRun": false }, "postEditHook": { "command": "npx", "args": ["claude-flow", "hooks", "post-edit", "--file", "${file}", "--format", "true"], "alwaysRun": true }, "sessionEndHook": { "command": "npx", "args": ["claude-flow", "hooks", "session-end", "--generate-summary", "true"], "alwaysRun": true } } }

Hooks integrate seamlessly with Claude Code's workflow:

1. Automatic Triggering: Hooks fire automatically during Claude Code operations
2. Context Awareness: Each hook receives relevant context (file paths, commands, etc.)
3. Non-Blocking: Hooks run asynchronously to maintain performance
4. Configurable: Enable/disable specific hooks as needed

# Manual hook execution npx claude-flow hooks pre-task --description "Build REST API" --auto-spawn-agents # Post-edit with formatting npx claude-flow hooks post-edit --file "src/api.js" --format --train-neural # Session management npx claude-flow hooks session-end --generate-summary --persist-state

If you're experiencing issues with ${file} or ${command} variables not working in your hooks (common with Claude Code 1.0.51+), use the fix-hook-variables command:

# Fix all found settings.json files npx claude-flow@alpha fix-hook-variables # Fix specific file npx claude-flow@alpha fix-hook-variables .claude/settings.json # Create test configuration npx claude-flow@alpha fix-hook-variables --test

This command automatically transforms legacy variable syntax to working environment variables:

• ${file} → $CLAUDE_EDITED_FILE
• ${command} → $CLAUDE_COMMAND
• ${tool} → $CLAUDE_TOOL

Claude-Flow v2.0.0 introduces groundbreaking hive-mind architecture where a Queen AI coordinates specialized worker agents in perfect harmony.

# Deploy intelligent swarm coordination npx claude-flow@alpha swarm "Build a full-stack application" --strategy development # Launch hive-mind with specific specializations npx claude-flow@alpha hive-mind spawn "Create microservices architecture" --agents 8 --claude

• 👑 Queen Agent: Master coordinator and decision maker
• 🏗️ Architect Agents: System design and technical architecture
• 💻 Coder Agents: Implementation and development
• 🧪 Tester Agents: Quality assurance and validation
• 📊 Analyst Agents: Data analysis and insights
• 🔍 Researcher Agents: Information gathering and analysis
• 🛡️ Security Agents: Security auditing and compliance
• 🚀 DevOps Agents: Deployment and infrastructure

# Neural pattern recognition and training npx claude-flow@alpha neural train --pattern coordination --epochs 50 npx claude-flow@alpha neural predict --model cognitive-analysis npx claude-flow@alpha cognitive analyze --behavior "development workflow"

# Cross-session memory management with SQLite persistence npx claude-flow@alpha memory store "project-context" "Full-stack app requirements" npx claude-flow@alpha memory query "authentication" --namespace sparc npx claude-flow@alpha memory stats # Shows 12 specialized tables npx claude-flow@alpha memory export backup.json --namespace default npx claude-flow@alpha memory import project-memory.json

🪟 Windows Users: SQLite will automatically fallback to in-memory storage if native modules fail. All features work normally, but data won't persist between sessions. See Windows guide for persistent storage options.

# Advanced workflow automation npx claude-flow@alpha workflow create --name "CI/CD Pipeline" --parallel npx claude-flow@alpha batch process --items "test,build,deploy" --concurrent npx claude-flow@alpha pipeline create --config advanced-deployment.json

Powered by 27+ neural models optimized with WASM SIMD acceleration:

# Train coordination patterns npx claude-flow@alpha neural train --pattern coordination --data "workflow.json" # Real-time predictions npx claude-flow@alpha neural predict --model task-optimizer --input "current-state.json" # Analyze cognitive behavior npx claude-flow@alpha cognitive analyze --behavior "development-patterns"

• Pattern Recognition: Learns from successful operations
• Adaptive Learning: Improves performance over time
• Transfer Learning: Apply knowledge across domains
• Model Compression: Efficient storage and execution
• Ensemble Models: Combine multiple neural networks
• Explainable AI: Understand decision-making process

Complete programmatic control over agent lifecycle and coordination:

# Create specialized agents npx claude-flow@alpha daa agent-create --type "specialized-researcher" \ --capabilities "[\"deep-analysis\", \"pattern-recognition\"]" \ --resources "{\"memory\": 2048, \"compute\": \"high\"}" # Match capabilities to tasks npx claude-flow@alpha daa capability-match \ --task-requirements "[\"security-analysis\", \"performance-optimization\"]" # Manage agent lifecycle npx claude-flow@alpha daa lifecycle-manage --agentId "agent-123" --action "scale-up"

• Resource Allocation: Dynamic CPU/memory management
• Inter-Agent Communication: Message passing and coordination
• Consensus Mechanisms: Democratic decision making
• Fault Tolerance: Self-healing with automatic recovery
• Performance Optimization: Real-time bottleneck resolution

• swarm_init, agent_spawn, task_orchestrate
• swarm_monitor, topology_optimize, load_balance
• coordination_sync, swarm_scale, swarm_destroy

• neural_train, neural_predict, pattern_recognize
• cognitive_analyze, learning_adapt, neural_compress
• ensemble_create, transfer_learn, neural_explain

• memory_usage, memory_search, memory_persist
• memory_namespace, memory_backup, memory_restore
• memory_compress, memory_sync, memory_analytics
• SQLite Backend: Persistent .swarm/memory.db with 12 specialized tables

• performance_report, bottleneck_analyze, token_usage
• benchmark_run, metrics_collect, trend_analysis
• health_check, diagnostic_run, usage_stats

• workflow_create, workflow_execute, workflow_export
• automation_setup, pipeline_create, scheduler_manage
• trigger_setup, batch_process, parallel_execute

• github_repo_analyze, github_pr_manage, github_issue_track
• github_release_coord, github_workflow_auto, github_code_review

• daa_agent_create, daa_capability_match, daa_resource_alloc
• daa_lifecycle_manage, daa_communication, daa_consensus

• security_scan, backup_create, restore_system
• config_manage, features_detect, log_analysis

# GitHub workflow orchestration and coordination npx claude-flow@alpha github gh-coordinator analyze --analysis-type security npx claude-flow@alpha github pr-manager review --multi-reviewer --ai-powered npx claude-flow@alpha github release-manager coord --version 2.0.0 --auto-changelog npx claude-flow@alpha github repo-architect optimize --structure-analysis npx claude-flow@alpha github issue-tracker manage --project-coordination npx claude-flow@alpha github sync-coordinator align --multi-package

v2.0.0 Alpha automatically configures MCP servers for seamless Claude Code integration:

# Automatic MCP integration (happens during init) ✅ claude-flow MCP server configured ✅ ruv-swarm MCP server configured ✅ 87 tools available in Claude Code ✅ --dangerously-skip-permissions set as default

# Advanced SPARC development with neural enhancement npx claude-flow@alpha sparc mode --type "neural-tdd" --auto-learn npx claude-flow@alpha sparc workflow --phases "all" --ai-guided --memory-enhanced

• 27+ Cognitive Models: Adaptive learning from successful operations
• Pattern Analysis: Real-time behavior analysis and optimization
• Decision Tracking: Complete audit trail of AI decisions
• Performance Learning: Continuous improvement from past executions

# Automatic error recovery and optimization npx claude-flow@alpha health check --components all --auto-heal npx claude-flow@alpha fault tolerance --strategy retry-with-learning npx claude-flow@alpha bottleneck analyze --auto-optimize

• SQLite Persistence: Robust .swarm/memory.db storage with 12 specialized tables
• Cross-Session Persistence: Remember context across Claude Code sessions
• Namespace Management: Organized memory with hierarchical access
• Enhanced Schema: Agent interactions, training data, performance metrics, and more
• Memory Compression: Efficient storage of large coordination contexts
• Distributed Sync: Share memory across multiple AI instances

• ✅ 84.8% SWE-Bench Solve Rate: Superior problem-solving through hive-mind coordination
• ✅ 32.3% Token Reduction: Efficient task breakdown reduces costs significantly
• ✅ 2.8-4.4x Speed Improvement: Parallel coordination maximizes throughput
• ✅ 87 MCP Tools: Most comprehensive AI tool suite available
• ✅ Zero-Config Setup: Automatic MCP integration with Claude Code

# Check memory system performance npx claude-flow@alpha memory stats npx claude-flow@alpha memory list # Test GitHub coordination modes npx claude-flow@alpha github gh-coordinator --help npx claude-flow@alpha github pr-manager --help # Workflow orchestration npx claude-flow@alpha workflow create --name "Development Pipeline" --parallel

# Deploy complete development swarm npx claude-flow@alpha hive-mind spawn "Build e-commerce platform with React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL" \ --agents 10 \ --strategy parallel \ --memory-namespace ecommerce # Monitor progress in real-time npx claude-flow@alpha swarm monitor --dashboard --real-time

# Deploy research swarm with neural enhancement npx claude-flow@alpha swarm "Research AI safety in autonomous systems" \ --strategy research \ --neural-patterns enabled \ --memory-compression high # Analyze results with cognitive computing npx claude-flow@alpha cognitive analyze --target research-results

# Automated security analysis with AI coordination npx claude-flow@alpha github gh-coordinator analyze --analysis-type security --target ./src npx claude-flow@alpha github repo-architect optimize --security-focused --compliance SOC2 npx claude-flow@alpha hive-mind spawn "security audit and compliance review" --claude

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ 👑 Queen Agent │ │ (Master Coordinator) │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 🏗️ Architect │ 💻 Coder │ 🧪 Tester │ 🔍 Research │ 🛡️ Security │ │ Agent │ Agent │ Agent │ Agent │ Agent │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 🧠 Neural Pattern Recognition Layer │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 💾 Distributed Memory System │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ ⚡ 87 MCP Tools Integration Layer │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 🛡️ Claude Code Integration │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ 

• Hierarchical: Queen-led with specialized worker agents
• Mesh: Peer-to-peer coordination for complex tasks
• Hybrid: Dynamic strategy selection based on task complexity
• Neural-Enhanced: AI-optimized coordination patterns

# Global installation (recommended for testing) npm install -g claude-flow@alpha # Or use NPX for instant testing npx claude-flow@alpha init --force # Verify installation claude-flow --version # Should show 2.0.0-alpha.53

# Initialize with full alpha features npx claude-flow@alpha init --force --hive-mind --neural-enhanced # Configure Claude Code integration npx claude-flow@alpha mcp setup --auto-permissions --87-tools # Test hive-mind coordination npx claude-flow@alpha hive-mind test --agents 5 --coordination-test

For complete command documentation, run:

npx claude-flow@alpha --help # Main help npx claude-flow@alpha help <command> # Detailed command help

Key Commands:

• Hive-Mind: hive-mind wizard, hive-mind spawn, hive-mind status
• Neural: neural train, neural predict, cognitive analyze
• Memory: memory store, memory query, memory stats, memory export/import
• GitHub: github <mode> (6 specialized modes available)
• Workflows: workflow create, batch process, pipeline create

Found issues with the alpha? We want to hear from you!

• 🐛 Report Bugs: GitHub Issues
• 💡 Feature Requests: Use the "Alpha Feedback" label
• 🛠️ Development: Check the claude-flow-v2.0.0 branch
• 📋 Alpha Testing: Join our alpha testing program

# Test available GitHub modes npx claude-flow@alpha github gh-coordinator --help npx claude-flow@alpha github pr-manager --help npx claude-flow@alpha github issue-tracker --help npx claude-flow@alpha github release-manager --help npx claude-flow@alpha github repo-architect --help npx claude-flow@alpha github sync-coordinator --help # Test memory functionality npx claude-flow@alpha memory stats npx claude-flow@alpha memory store "test" "alpha testing data" npx claude-flow@alpha memory query "test" # Test workflow execution npx claude-flow@alpha workflow create --name "Test Pipeline" --parallel

# Check memory usage and statistics npx claude-flow@alpha memory stats # View available GitHub coordination modes npx claude-flow@alpha github --help # Test workflow capabilities npx claude-flow@alpha workflow --help

• ✅ Hive-mind coordination system
• ✅ 87 MCP tools integration
• ✅ Neural pattern recognition
• ✅ Distributed memory architecture
• ✅ Auto-MCP setup for Claude Code

• 🔜 Enhanced swarm intelligence algorithms
• 🔜 Advanced cognitive computing features
• 🔜 Enterprise security and compliance
• 🔜 Multi-cloud deployment automation
• 🔜 Real-time collaboration features

• 🎯 Production-ready hive-mind orchestration
• 🎯 Complete neural computing suite
• 🎯 Enterprise-grade security and monitoring
• 🎯 Comprehensive documentation and tutorials
• 🎯 Professional support and training

# Clone the alpha development branch git clone https://github.com/ruvnet/claude-flow.git cd claude-flow git checkout claude-flow-v2.0.0 # Install alpha dependencies npm install # Build alpha version npm run build:alpha # Test alpha features npm run test:alpha

• Focus on hive-mind coordination testing
• Test neural pattern recognition accuracy
• Validate memory system persistence
• Verify Claude Code MCP integration
• Report performance metrics and bottlenecks

Claude-Flow v2.0.0 introduces revolutionary safety features that ensure secure, reliable AI orchestration at scale:

# Automatic settings.local.json creation during init # Pre-approves trusted MCP tools - no more permission prompts! { "permissions": { "allow": [ "mcp__ruv-swarm", "mcp__claude-flow" ], "deny": [] } }

• QuDag Networks: Future-proof encryption for global communications
• Byzantine Fault Tolerance: Consensus protocols prevent malicious agents
• Zero-Trust Agent Communication: Every inter-agent message is validated
• Encrypted Memory Storage: Cross-session persistence with AES-256 encryption

# Pre-execution safety checks npx claude-flow hooks pre-command --validate-security npx claude-flow hooks pre-edit --check-permissions

• Each agent runs in isolated context
• Resource limits prevent runaway processes
• Automatic timeout on long-running operations
• Memory usage caps per agent

# Complete audit logging npx claude-flow security audit --full-trace npx claude-flow security compliance --standard SOC2

• Pattern recognition for anomalous behavior
• Automatic agent suspension on security violations
• Neural network-based threat prediction
• Self-healing security responses

• End-to-end encryption for all agent communications
• <1ms latency with full encryption
• Secure WebSocket connections with TLS 1.3
• Certificate pinning for MCP servers

# Secure agent creation with resource limits npx claude-flow daa agent-create \ --security-level high \ --resource-limits "cpu:50%,memory:2GB" \ --sandbox enabled

1. Code Injection Prevention: Sanitizes all inputs
2. Path Traversal Protection: Validates file operations
3. Command Injection Blocking: Secure command execution
4. Memory Overflow Protection: Prevents buffer attacks

# Instant rollback on security issues npx claude-flow init --rollback --security-breach npx claude-flow recovery --point last-safe-state

# Real-time security monitoring npx claude-flow security monitor --dashboard npx claude-flow security scan --deep --report # Security metrics and alerts npx claude-flow security metrics --last-24h npx claude-flow security alerts --configure

Claude-Flow v2.0.0 Alpha automatically configures secure defaults:

• Agent isolation and resource limits
• Encrypted memory storage with AES-256
• Complete audit logging for all operations
• Neural threat detection and prevention
• Auto-approved MCP permissions for trusted tools

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ 🔐 Security Gateway │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 🛡️ Hook Validation │ 🔒 Permission Layer │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 🚨 Threat Detection & Response │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 🔐 Encrypted Communication │ 📊 Audit Logging │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 🐝 Isolated Agent Sandboxes │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ 

• Regular security scans with npx claude-flow security scan
• Enable audit logging for production environments
• Use high security level for sensitive operations
• Configure resource limits for all agents
• Regular backup and recovery testing

• Complete API Reference - Comprehensive API documentation
• CLI Commands Guide - All command-line options
• Architecture Overview - System design and internals
• Examples Directory - Code examples and demos

• 🔒 Git Checkpoint System - Automatic Git checkpoints for Claude Code sessions
• 📊 Real Performance Tracking - Actual metrics collection and analysis
• 🪟 Windows Installation - Special instructions for Windows users

• MCP Server Setup - Model Context Protocol configuration
• Claude Code Integration - Enhanced AI workflows
• GitHub Workflows - Repository automation

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

Alpha Disclaimer: This is an alpha release intended for testing and feedback. Use in production environments is not recommended.

• 🧠 Hive-Mind Architecture: Inspired by natural swarm intelligence
• ⚡ Neural Computing: Advanced AI coordination patterns
• 🛡️ Claude Code Integration: Seamless AI development workflow
• 🚀 Performance Optimization: 2.8-4.4x speed improvements through parallel coordination

🚀 Ready to experience the future of AI development?

npx claude-flow@alpha init --force

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