Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have these installed:
Node.js 18+
JavaScript runtime
Claude Code CLI
Anthropic's official CLI tool
Modern Browser
Chrome, Edge, or Firefox
Download GritFlow
Download the installer for your platform:
Install & Initialize
Run the installer and initialize GritFlow in your project directory:
# Navigate to your project
cd your-project
# Initialize GritFlow
gritflow init
# Start all services
npm run devThis creates the .gritflow/ configuration folder and starts the development services.
Open the Smart Console
Open your browser to localhost:4200. You'll see the Smart Console overlay — your mission control for AI development.
7 tabs for complete AI workflow management
Create Your First Context Bucket
Click the Context tab and add your first document:
- Click “Add Document”
- Paste your project's README or architecture doc
- Add a description: “Core project documentation”
- Watch the token count update
Tip: Start with your CLAUDE.md or README.md file. These typically contain the most important project context.
Run Your First Context-Aware Prompt
Now the magic happens. With context loaded:
- Click “Copy to Clipboard” in the Context tab
- Open Claude Code in your terminal
- Paste the context, then ask your question
- Watch Claude understand your project immediately
[Your context is automatically included]
Add a new API endpoint for user preferences
that follows our existing patterns.Notice: You didn't have to explain your architecture, coding standards, or file structure. The context did it for you.