Documentation

Everything you need to get started with Switchman

Install Switchman, prove the workflow with the demo, then use switchman quickcheck or switchman start to boot coordinated multi-agent work with the current guided flow.

$ npm install -g switchman-dev copy
then: switchman quickcheck
Start here

Getting started

Install Switchman, run the demo, and have agents coordinating in under 5 minutes.

Getting started →
Editor setup

Claude Code setup

Configure MCP, generate CLAUDE.md, and run multiple Claude Code agents without conflicts.

Claude Code setup →
Editor setup

Cursor setup

Native MCP support for Cursor — set up once, agents coordinate automatically.

Cursor setup →
Editor setup

Windsurf setup

Install the shared Windsurf MCP config once, then run Switchman in your repo with the normal workspace flow.

Windsurf setup →
Core concepts

How file locking works

Understand tasks, leases, and claims — the three-layer model that prevents conflicts.

File locking →
Reference

Command reference

Complete list of every Switchman CLI command with descriptions and options.

Command reference →
Pro

Pro & login guide

Understand what free now includes, activate Pro, invite teammates, and use richer planning and shared coordination.

Pro guide →