Claudebin

Product Introduction

1. Definition: Claudebin is an open-source CLI tool and Claude plugin that exports Claude Code terminal sessions into structured, navigable artifacts. It falls under the technical category of developer productivity tools and session capture/replay utilities.
2. Core Value Proposition: Claudebin solves the problem of non-shareable, non-human-readable Claude terminal sessions by transforming them into embeddable URLs with full context preservation. It enables collaborative coding, PR documentation, and session continuity for developers using Claude AI.

Main Features

1. Comprehensive Session Capture:

   • How it works: Claudebin records every element of a Claude Code session:
     • Full message threads (user prompts/AI responses)
     • File read/write operations (including diff tracking)
     • Bash command execution history
     • Web/MCP (Multi-Component Platform) API calls
   • Technology: Uses binary-to-JSON conversion for local session data, preserving metadata integrity.

2. Structured Session Viewer:

   • How it works: Generates a shareable URL with a searchable, navigable interface. Supports:
     • Syntax-highlighted code blocks
     • Collapsible thread sections
     • Embedded file change visualizations
   • Technology: Static site generation (SSG) for instant loading and GitHub Pages compatibility.

3. One-Click Installation & Local Resumption:

   • How it works: Installs via Claude’s plugin marketplace (claude plugin install claudebin). Exported sessions include metadata to resume work locally with original context.
   • Technology: CLI hooks into Claude’s session storage using cryptographic hashing for data security.

Problems Solved

1. Pain Point: Developers lose critical context when sharing Claude terminal sessions. Local storage is opaque and non-portable, blocking collaboration.
2. Target Audience:
   • AI-Assisted Developers: Teams using Claude for code generation/refactoring
   • Technical Leads: Reviewing AI-driven PRs requiring session context
   • Open-Source Maintainers: Documenting AI tooling workflows
3. Use Cases:
   • Embedding debugging sessions in GitHub PR descriptions
   • Creating reusable AI coding templates for onboarding
   • Auditing Claude’s tool usage in compliance-sensitive projects

Unique Advantages

1. Differentiation: Unlike screen recording or manual logs, Claudebin captures executable context (files/commands) with version control compatibility. Competitors lack MCP/web call tracking.
2. Key Innovation: Bidirectional session translation – human-readable exports retain machine-executable metadata for local resumption, enabling closed-loop AI development cycles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is Claudebin secure for proprietary code?
   Yes. Sessions are processed locally; exported URLs use read-only access without cloud storage. No data is sent to external servers.

2. How does Claudebin handle large sessions?
   Optimized compression splits sessions into modular components (messages/files/commands). The viewer lazy-loads content, supporting 150+ message threads.

3. Can I edit exported Claudebin sessions?
   Yes. The structured JSON output allows manual edits before sharing. The CLI includes a --modify flag to patch sessions pre-export.

4. Does Claudebin work with Claude Pro?
   Yes. Compatible with all Claude subscription tiers via the official plugin marketplace.

5. How to embed Claudebin sessions in documentation?
   Use the #L10-L20 URL fragment syntax to highlight specific code ranges in Markdown/Confluence. Supports iFrame embedding.