This project provides reusable AI development infrastructure for Java projects, optimized for Anthropic's Claude Code. It offers a collection of structured "skills" (markdown files) and project templates designed to enhance AI-assisted development workflows, targeting Java developers seeking consistent, high-quality AI assistance for tasks like code reviews, testing, and commits. The primary benefits include improved token efficiency, reproducible development patterns, and seamless integration into the Java ecosystem.

How It Works

The core of this project consists of 18 reusable skills, presented as structured markdown files, which equip Claude Code with domain-specific knowledge and predefined workflows. These skills are engineered for token efficiency, aiming to reduce iterations and associated costs, and promote reproducible patterns across different projects. The infrastructure includes setup scripts and project templates to facilitate the integration of these skills into existing or new Java/Maven projects, allowing for incremental adoption.

Quick Start & Requirements

1. Install: Clone the repository (git clone https://github.com/decebals/claude-code-java.git). Make scripts executable (chmod +x scripts/*.sh). Run ./scripts/setup-project.sh <your-java-project-path> to integrate skills and configuration into your project. Manual setup involves copying or symlinking skills into the .claude/skills directory of your project.
2. Prerequisites: Claude Code CLI installed, Java 11+ (Java 17+ recommended), Git, Maven or Gradle build tool (optional), GitHub MCP server (optional).
3. Links: Repository: https://github.com/decebals/claude-code-java.git. Detailed guides are available in the docs/ directory.

Highlighted Details

• Includes 18 skills covering workflow automation, code quality, architecture, and framework-specific patterns.
• Skills serve as a single source of truth for both AI-assisted development and automated code review via a reusable GitHub Actions workflow (skill-review).
• Designed with a focus on token efficiency and reproducible patterns tailored for the Java/Maven ecosystem.
• Provides automation scripts and project templates for streamlined setup.

Maintenance & Community

The project encourages contributions through trying skills, opening issues, and sharing improvements and token savings. Specific details on core contributors, sponsorships, or dedicated community channels (like Discord/Slack) are not detailed in the README.

Licensing & Compatibility

The project is released under the MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution, including for commercial purposes.

Limitations & Caveats

This project is not officially affiliated with Anthropic. While supporting Java 11+, Java 17+ is recommended, suggesting potential nuances with other Java versions. The effectiveness is dependent on the Claude Code CLI and its integration capabilities.