Chris Wiles' Claude Code Showcase Template

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Chris Wiles is a full-stack developer in Austin, Texas who works primarily with React and Node.js. He created claude-code-showcase, a reference implementation showing how to configure Claude Code as “a super-powered teammate” through structured skills, agents, hooks, and automated workflows.

Background

Full-stack developer specializing in React/TypeScript/Node.js
Based in Austin, TX
Active GitHub contributor with 83 public repositories
Created the claude-code-showcase template that’s been forked and adapted for Django, Rails, and other frameworks

His GitHub bio states: “I’m a full-stack dev who works mostly in the React and Node ecosystem. AGI coming soon.”

The Showcase Architecture

The repository demonstrates a complete Claude Code setup with six interconnected layers:

Layer	Purpose
`CLAUDE.md`	Project memory: stack, commands, conventions
`.claude/settings.json`	Hooks that trigger on tool use
`.claude/skills/`	Domain knowledge documents
`.claude/agents/`	Specialized AI personas
`.claude/commands/`	Slash command definitions
`.mcp.json`	External service integrations

The CLAUDE.md Structure

Wiles’ template organizes project context into scannable sections:

## Quick Facts
- **Stack**: React, TypeScript, Node.js
- **Test Command**: `npm test`
- **Lint Command**: `npm run lint`

## Key Directories
- `src/components/` — React components
- `src/hooks/` — Custom React hooks
- `src/api/` — API client code

## Code Style
- TypeScript strict mode mandatory
- Prefer `interface` over `type`
- Use `unknown` instead of `any`
- Implement early returns

Hook-Driven Quality Gates

The settings configure automatic behaviors at four trigger points:

Hook	Trigger	Example Action
`PreToolUse`	Before any tool runs	Block edits on main branch
`PostToolUse`	After tool completes	Auto-format, run tests
`UserPromptSubmit`	When user sends prompt	Suggest relevant skills
`Stop`	When Claude finishes	Decide if more work needed

The Code Review Agent

The standout component is a code review agent that runs automatically after changes. It follows a priority-based checklist:

## Priority Levels
- **Critical**: Security, breaking changes, logic errors
- **Warning**: Conventions, performance, duplication
- **Suggestion**: Naming, optimization, docs

## Review Checklist
1. Logic & Flow: dead code, race conditions
2. TypeScript: no `any`, interface preference
3. Immutability: spread operators, small functions
4. UI States: loading, error, empty states
5. Mutations: disabled buttons, loading indicators

GitHub Actions Automation

The repository includes scheduled workflows:

Schedule	Action
Monthly	Documentation sync
Weekly	Code quality review
Biweekly	Dependency audit with tests

Community Adoption

The showcase has been adapted for multiple frameworks:

Django: 9 skills covering models, forms, testing, HTMX, DRF, Celery
Referenced in Django Forum discussions
Cited in guides on configuring Claude Code

From Wiles’ README:

“Most software engineers are seriously sleeping on how good LLM agents are right now, especially something like Claude Code. Once you’re set up, it can learn your conventions and operate like a super-powered teammate.”

Key Takeaways

Principle	Implementation
Encode conventions in CLAUDE.md	Claude follows your patterns automatically
Use hooks for quality gates	Auto-format, test, lint on every change
Build specialized agents	Code reviewer catches issues before PR
Automate maintenance	GitHub Actions handle docs, audits
Share as template	Others adapt for their stack

Getting Started

Clone and customize:

git clone https://github.com/ChrisWiles/claude-code-showcase
# Edit CLAUDE.md with your stack
# Modify skills for your patterns
# Configure MCP for your services

Links

Next: Jesse Vincent’s Superpowers Framework