Shadow Clone VS Code Extension

Deploy teams of specialized AI agents to complete complex software projects directly from VS Code.

System Requirements

Required Dependencies

• VS Code: Latest version (Download)
• Node.js: Latest LTS version (Download)
• Claude Code CLI: Latest version (npm install -g @anthropic/claude-code)
• Operating System Requirements:
  • Windows: Windows 10/11 with WSL2 installed
  • macOS: macOS 10.15 or higher
  • Linux: Ubuntu 20.04+ or equivalent
• Internet: Stable connection for API access
• License: Active Shadow Clone NFT license

Hardware Requirements

• RAM: Minimum 8GB (16GB recommended)
• Storage: 2GB free space for agent outputs
• CPU: 4+ cores recommended for optimal performance

Installation & Setup

Quick Install (Recommended)

1. Install Extension: Search "Shadow Clone AI" in VS Code Marketplace → Install
2. Automatic Setup: Extension checks dependencies on first launch
3. Get License: Obtain from Ignis Labs Dashboard
4. Authenticate: Click Shadow Clone icon → Enter API key

Platform-Specific Setup Guides

Windows Setup

# 1. Install WSL2 (PowerShell as Admin)
wsl --install

# 2. Restart computer, then open WSL terminal
# 3. Install Node.js (Latest LTS)
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_lts.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs

# 4. Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic/claude-code

# 5. Verify installation
node --version
claude --version

macOS Setup

# 1. Install Homebrew (if not installed)
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

# 2. Install Node.js (Latest)
brew install node

# 3. Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic/claude-code

# 4. Verify installation
node --version
claude --version

Linux Setup

# Ubuntu/Debian - Install Latest LTS
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_lts.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs

# Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic/claude-code

# Verify installation
node --version
claude --version

Manual Installation

# Download .vsix file from releases
code --install-extension shadow-clone-*.vsix

Getting Started

1. Authenticate:

   • Open Command Palette (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P)
   • Run "Shadow Clone: Authenticate"
   • Enter your API key from dashboard

2. Create Your First Project:

   • Click Shadow Clone icon in sidebar
   • Click "+" to create new project
   • Select project type and parameters

3. Deploy Agents:

   • Open project → Click "Deploy Agents"
   • Choose execution mode (Plan, Deploy, Debug, etc.)
   • Monitor progress in output panel

Execution Modes (Prompts)

Access via Shadow Clone sidebar → Prompts panel:

1. Plan Mode - Analyzes requirements and creates detailed project architecture
2. Deploy Project - Complete implementation with tests and documentation
3. Build Feature - Add specific functionality to existing codebase
4. Debug Issues - Investigate and fix bugs systematically
5. Refactor Code - Improve code quality and structure
6. Optimize Performance - Speed up queries, caching, and algorithms
7. Security Audit - OWASP checks and vulnerability scanning
8. Research Mode - Analyze codebase without making changes
9. Resume Session - Continue from previous wave execution

Common Issues & Solutions

Dependency Issues

"Claude command not found"

# Reinstall globally
npm install -g @anthropic/claude-code

# Add to PATH if needed
export PATH=$PATH:$(npm prefix -g)/bin

NPM Permission Errors

# Fix npm permissions
mkdir -p ~/.npm-global
npm config set prefix '~/.npm-global'
echo 'export PATH=$PATH:~/.npm-global/bin' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc

WSL Issues (Windows)

# Enable WSL features
dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux /all /norestart
dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:VirtualMachinePlatform /all /norestart

# Update WSL
wsl --update

Extension Issues

• Missing Dependencies Warning: Click warning → Follow setup wizard
• Authentication Failed: Check API key in dashboard
• No Projects Visible: Refresh with Cmd/Ctrl + R in sidebar

Configuration

Settings available in VS Code preferences (Cmd/Ctrl + ,):

License & Access

Current Access (777 Total)

• Ignis Elite NFT Holders: Complimentary lifetime access
• License Management: Via Ignis Labs Dashboard

Future Releases

• Pioneer Access (500 NFTs)
• Builder Access (500 NFTs)
• Reserve Access (223 NFTs)

Total Platform Capacity: 2,000 NFT licenses

Security & Privacy

• Prompt Protection: All prompts served via encrypted API
• No Local Storage: Prompts never saved to disk
• Session Isolation: Each execution has unique tokens
• Minimal Telemetry: Only authentication and errors logged

Support

• Documentation: docs.shadowclone.ai
• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Dashboard: dashboard.ignislabs.ai

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