What is autodev-core?
autodev-core is a Claude Code mod by djnsty23 that autonomous development workflow: brainstorm, auto, audit, review, ship, plus the prd.json sprint system. It is listed under Security and has 6 GitHub stars.
| Type | Claude code mod |
|---|---|
| Author | djnsty23 |
| Repository | djnsty23/claude-auto-dev |
| Popularity | 6 GitHub stars |
| Category | Security |
| Security | Low risk (84/100) |
| Rank | #644 of 5,272 Claude Code mods; #86 in Security |
| Last commit | 2026-10-18 |
| Hooks | 5 events |
| Sees | Bash calls, every prompt |
| Draws on | nothing |
Is autodev-core safe to install?
autodev-core scores 84/100 on the MCPMods security check: Low risk. Things to review: watches every prompt or event. It passed 6 of 8 checks.
Mod footprints come from claude plugin validate, which lists every event a mod hooks and every API call it makes without running it.
| Check | Result |
|---|---|
| No network access | Pass |
| Starts no processes | Pass |
| Writes no files or config | Pass |
| Doesn't read environment variables | Pass |
| Watches every prompt or event | Review |
| Doesn't drive Claude | Pass |
| Passes claude plugin validate | Pass |
| No license detected | Note |
API calls in its code
| Call | What it means |
|---|---|
$.fs.exists | reads files |
$.fs.readFile | reads files |
$.session.cwd | |
$.session.repo | |
$.ui.log | draws interface |
$.ui.status | draws interface |
How do I install autodev-core?
- Check your Claude Code version. Mods need Claude Code 2.1.287 or later and are on by default.
claude --version
- Read its footprint. This lists every event it hooks and every API call it makes, without running it.
git clone https://github.com/djnsty23/claude-auto-dev claude plugin validate ./claude-auto-dev/plugins/autodev-core
- Install it. Run this in your terminal, then /reload-plugins in an open session.
claude plugin marketplace add djnsty23/claude-auto-dev && claude plugin install autodev-core@autodev
Or ask Claude to set it up
Paste this into Claude Code and it installs autodev-core for you:
Install the "autodev-core" Claude Code mod from https://github.com/djnsty23/claude-auto-dev/tree/main/plugins/autodev-core. Run claude plugin validate on it first and show me what it can access before you enable it.