Claude Code
Claude Code support provides Java skills, commands, agents, and workflows for bootstrapping and extending applications in a Claude Code session.
Repository
Section titled “Repository”AI-Coding-Skills/java-for-claude-code
Supported components
Section titled “Supported components”| Component | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Skills | Framework bootstrap and extension guidance |
| Commands | Invokable workflows for common Java tasks |
| Agents | Specialized agent definitions for larger changes |
| Prompts | Reusable prompts aligned with skill goals |
Installation approach
Section titled “Installation approach”- Open the java-for-claude-code repository.
- Follow the README for Claude Code skill/command install conventions.
- Load the Java skills into your Claude Code environment.
- Invoke a bootstrap skill and verify the generated project.
Plugin or skill structure
Section titled “Plugin or skill structure”Expect assets to organize:
- Skills — durable guidance for framework bootstrap
- Commands — short, invokable task entry points
- Agents — multi-step workflows when a single prompt is not enough
Platform packaging details live in the repository; skill semantics live on this site under Languages → Java.
Current Java skills
Section titled “Current Java skills”| Skill | Status |
|---|---|
| Spring Boot Bootstrap | Planned |
| Helidon Bootstrap | Planned |
| Jetty Bootstrap | Planned |
Example prompts
Section titled “Example prompts”Bootstrap a Spring Boot application using Java 21 and Maven.Create a customer REST API with controller, service, repository,validation, Actuator, and tests.Add type-safe configuration using @ConfigurationProperties.Document each property and add validation.Contribution process
Section titled “Contribution process”- Contribute to java-for-claude-code.
- Align new commands and agents with existing Java skill contracts.
- Update compatibility status when a skill becomes usable.
- Follow the Contributing guide.
Compatibility status
Section titled “Compatibility status”Claude Code packaging for Java bootstrap skills is planned. Prefer the compatibility matrix for the latest status.