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ZCF
ZCF is a command line tool that provides zero-configuration environment setup and workflow management for Claude Code and Codex.
ZCF is a command line tool designed for professional developers to complete end-to-end environment initialization for Claude Code and Codex within minutes. It handles configuration directory creation, API and proxy integration, MCP service integration, workflow import, and common tool installation. Users can set up secure privacy and permissions, manage API providers like 302.AI, GLM, MiniMax, and Kimi, and configure global output styles and languages. The tool supports multiple API configurations in parallel and provides structured workflows such as the six-stage workflow and BMad agile flow. It is built for developers seeking a unified environment for AI coding assistants.
ZCF at a glance
- Best for: Software engineer
- Runs on: CLI, Web
- Pricing: Free
- Released: July 2025
- Category: AI coding tool
- Website: zcf.ufomiao.com
Key features
- CLI tool for environment initialization
- Multi-tool support for Claude Code and Codex
- Structured six-stage workflows and agile processes
- MCP service integration for context and search
- API and proxy management with multiple modes
- Global output style and language system
- CCometixLine status bar installation
Use it for
- Setting up development environments for Claude Code and Codex
- Managing API providers and proxy configurations
- Importing structured workflows and skill templates
- Configuring MCP servers and auxiliary toolchains
Companions
Tools that articles about ZCF recommend using with it, each with its job.
- Claude Code — Built to work with Claude Code.
- Codex — Built to work with Codex.
- Context7 — Provides up-to-date documentation for AI agents and code editors.
- Superpowers — Brainstorm, plan and execute skills for bigger tasks.
- Playwright MCP — Enables LLMs to interact with web pages using structured accessibility snapshots.
- GitHub MCP Server — Reads pull requests, issues and code search on GitHub.
Alternatives to ZCF
- SuperClaude — Adds 30 slash commands and 8 MCP servers to Claude Code.
- ZCode — Integrates GLM-5.3 with multi-agent workflows and remote chat control.
- Claude Code Mode — Reduces context token usage by returning only the final program result.
- CCS — Run multiple accounts simultaneously and avoid session limits with zero configuration.
- Codex Plugin for Claude Code — Delegate tasks and run code reviews with Codex directly inside Claude Code.
- Codebase Guide — It generates accurate documentation with diagrams directly from the source code.
- CC Switch CLI — Manage multiple AI coding assistant providers and accounts in one TUI or CLI.
- Claude Context — It reduces token costs and provides deep context for large codebases.
- CC Workflow Studio — Design agent workflows visually, then export them to Claude Code and others
- Claude Code Workflows — Provides pre-built, automated workflows for Claude Code development processes.
- Fast Jev Compaction — It keeps tool calls and results verbatim using Jev decisions instead of summaries.
- Crowsnest — Manages multiple Claude Code and Codex accounts and agent sessions locally.
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