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Wenlan

Plugin

Claude Code Plugin

Install the Wenlan plugin in Claude Code and check its connection.

Qi-Xuan LuUpdated 2 min read

At a glance

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Install the plugin in Claude Code, then run /wenlan to check the connection; follow setup prompts if it cannot connect.

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Bare /wenlan reports status. If setup runs, it checks the MCP connection; the daily workflow shows a separate save and recall.

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Install path

In Claude Code, add the marketplace and install the plugin, then restart Claude Code and run /wenlan. A connected status confirms the client can reach Wenlan. If it cannot connect, follow the setup prompts and approve installation only if you want it; setup checks the connection using a read-only MCP call.

Claude Code
/plugin marketplace add wenlan-app/wenlan
/plugin install wenlan@7xuanlu-wenlan
/wenlan

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What the plugin adds

The plugin adds Claude Code skills around the local daemon and MCP connector. Its visible commands include /wenlan, /brief, /capture, /recall, and /handoff.

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Daily command surface

After setup, follow the daily workflow to save a decision, retrieve it in a new conversation, and hand off unfinished work.

Use the daily workflow

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SessionStart hook

The plugin includes a SessionStart hook that checks the local daemon and prompts you to run /wenlan if needed.

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Local memory mode

Basic local memory does not require a separate language-model download or API key. Optional background language work has its own model settings.

Read models and keys

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Where data appears

The plugin connects to the daemon rather than keeping a separate library. Use the backup guide to find the data you need to preserve.

Find and back up data

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Plugin versus MCP-only

MCP-only setup gives clients tools for brief, capture, recall, doctor, and organizing pages. It does not install Claude Code slash skills like /wenlan, /brief, or /handoff.

Use the plugin when Claude Code is your main surface. Use MCP-only setup when you want Wenlan in other clients or when you intentionally want raw MCP tools without the Claude Code workflow layer.

Connect MCP clients

Next

Wenlan CLI Commands and Service Management

Use the Wenlan CLI to install the runtime, check the daemon, search memory, and connect MCP clients.

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