Install ProtoFlow as a Claude Code plugin in 2 minutes. No dependencies. No account required. Just add the marketplace and install the plugin.
⏱️ Estimated time: 2 minutes
Version 1.0.33 or later required for plugin support.
claude --version
If you need to install or update Claude Code, visit the Claude Code quickstart guide
ProtoFlow is distributed via GitLab. If you're installing from a private GitLab instance, ensure you have access credentials configured.
First, register the ProtoFlow plugin marketplace with Claude Code. This tells Claude where to find the ProtoFlow plugins.
/plugin marketplace add git@gitlab.com:your-org/protoflow-marketplace.git
Using a Different Git Host?
You can use any Git URL (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, self-hosted). Replace with your actual marketplace URL:
/plugin marketplace add https://gitlab.com/your-org/protoflow-marketplace.git
Now install ProtoFlow from the marketplace you just added. The plugin namespace must match the marketplace name.
/plugin install protoflow@protoflow-marketplace
Understanding the Namespace
The format is plugin-name@marketplace-name
Installation Progress
Claude Code will clone the marketplace repository and install all ProtoFlow components. This typically takes 10-30 seconds depending on your connection speed.
Here are the essential ProtoFlow commands you'll use most frequently:
View all available commands across all installed plugins, including ProtoFlow commands.
/help
Create a new prototype starting at Phase 1 (SEED). Claude will guide you through capturing your idea.
/protoflow:new-prototype
List all prototypes with their status, phase, and key metadata. Great for seeing what projects you have in progress.
/protoflow:list-prototypes
Resume work on an existing prototype. Fuzzy search by name, ID, or description to find your project.
/protoflow:workon my-app
Deploy the current prototype to your configured environment (Amplify, CDK, or custom deployment).
/protoflow:deploy
Run quality checks on the current prototype, including code standards, design system compliance, and testing coverage.
/protoflow:quality-control
ProtoFlow is fully compatible with Claude Code running on AWS Bedrock. This enables you to use Claude's capabilities within your AWS environment while benefiting from ProtoFlow's structured development workflow.
Setup Guide
For detailed instructions on configuring Claude Code with AWS Bedrock, refer to the official documentation:
AWS Bedrock User Guide →Special Considerations for Bedrock Users
After installation completes, verify that ProtoFlow is working correctly:
Run the help command to see all ProtoFlow slash commands:
/help
You should see ProtoFlow commands listed under the protoflow namespace (e.g., /protoflow:new-prototype)
Try creating a new prototype to test the workflow:
/protoflow:new-prototype
Claude will guide you through the SEED phase (Phase 1) to capture your prototype idea.
View installed plugin details:
/plugin list
Solution: Verify the marketplace was added correctly:
/plugin marketplace list
Ensure protoflow-marketplace appears in the list. If not, re-add it with Step 1.
Solution: Configure Git credentials for the marketplace host:
Solution: Update Claude Code to version 1.0.33 or later:
brew upgrade claude-code (macOS)npm update -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code (npm)
Solution: Restart Claude Code to reload plugins:
claude/help to verify commands appearNow that ProtoFlow is installed, explore these key features to get the most out of structured AI-assisted development:
Understand how ProtoFlow structures development from idea to production.
Browse 127 reusable semantic models for consistent data structures.
Create consistent UIs with shadcn/ui or AWS Cloudscape templates.
Set tech preferences and architecture rules that persist across sessions.
Ready to build? Start with the new prototype command:
/protoflow:new-prototype
Join the ProtoFlow community for support, feature requests, and discussions.