Capturing strategy in Claude Code

Most users capture strategy in Claude.ai — browser-based facilitation is the standard path. Claude Code capture exists for users in pure terminal workflows who can't or won't use a browser during facilitation.

If that's you, this page covers how to do it.

Prerequisites

• Claude Code installed.
• A signed-in AlienMonster account.
• The MCP server registered with Claude Code. Run the CLI:

$ npx alienmonster login
$ npx alienmonster connect

connect prompts you to choose Claude Code, Cursor, or both. Pick Claude Code (or both). See CLI reference for full command details.

Start a session

In any Claude Code session, tell the agent what you want:

Run a brainstorm session for my project. I'm building a payments product for SMBs in the EU.

Claude Code calls start_brainstorm_session (an AlienMonster MCP tool — see MCP reference). The Facilitator's first question appears in the terminal. You respond; the conversation continues as structured turns. Primitives are written as you go via push_primitives tool calls.

Typical terminal flow

> Run a brainstorm session for my project.

⚙ start_brainstorm_session
⚙ get_conversation_guide

Before we dive in — a few questions to anchor this. When you say
"SMBs in the EU," are you thinking freelancers and solo businesses,
or companies with 5-50 employees? The product shape is very
different for each.

View what got captured

Captured primitives appear in the web UI under the project's repo browser. See Viewing your strategy.

Last verified: 2026-04-24