# Check Environment

> Verify Claude, Codex, and Grok availability plus Director guidance, relay, agents, and skills. Audit optional hooks only when selected. Use after installation or when a native surface misbehaves.

- Skill: `claude-world-director-mode-lite/check-environment` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add claude-world-director-mode-lite/check-environment`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/claude-world-director-mode-lite/check-environment/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Security
- Author: claude-world (https://skillmd.com/u/claude-world-director-mode-lite)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/claude-world-director-mode-lite/check-environment

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# Environment Check

Verify your development environment is ready for Director Mode.

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## Checks Performed

### 1. Director Mode Dependencies

| Tool | Purpose | Check | Required |
|------|---------|-------|----------|
| git | Version control | `git --version` | Yes |
| python3 | Installer, adapters, and relay | `python3 --version` | Yes |
| jq | Legacy automation hooks only | `jq --version` | No |

### 2. CLI versions

```bash
claude --version
codex --version
grok --version
```
Minimum: **2.0.0+**

### 3. Project-Specific Tools

Auto-detect project type and check relevant tools:

| Project Type | Detected By | Tools to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Node.js | `package.json` | `node --version`, `npm --version` or `pnpm --version` |
| Python | `requirements.txt`, `pyproject.toml` | `python3 --version`, `pip --version` |
| Rust | `Cargo.toml` | `rustc --version`, `cargo --version` |
| Go | `go.mod` | `go version` |
| Java | `pom.xml`, `build.gradle` | `java --version`, `mvn --version` or `gradle --version` |

### 4. Director Mode Installation

- [ ] `.claude/` directory exists
- [ ] `.claude/skills/` populated (35 skills expected)
- [ ] `.agents/skills/` populated when the Codex adapter is selected
- [ ] `.director-mode/bin/director-relay` is executable
- [ ] `.director-mode/bin/director-open` is executable
- [ ] `.claude/agents/` populated (14 agents expected)
- [ ] `.codex/agents/` and `.grok/agents/` populated for selected adapters
- [ ] no active hooks for the default install
- [ ] optional hooks match the explicitly selected mode and contain no surprise deny/block response
- [ ] `CLAUDE.md` exists

### 5. Git Status

- [ ] Inside git repository
- [ ] Clean working tree (or note uncommitted changes)

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## Output Format

```markdown
## Environment Check Results

### Director Mode Dependencies
- [x] git: 2.39.0
- [x] python3: 3.11.0
- [x] jq: 1.7

### Claude Code
- [x] Version: 2.1.201

### Project Tools (Node.js detected)
- [x] node: 20.10.0
- [x] pnpm: 8.12.0

### Director Mode Installation
- [x] .claude/ directory exists
- [x] 35 skills installed
- [x] Cross-CLI guidance and relay installed
- [x] 14 agents installed
- [x] default hook mode: none
- [x] native open launcher installed
- [x] CLAUDE.md exists

### Git Status
- [x] Git repository initialized
- [ ] Warning: 3 uncommitted changes

### Summary
**Status**: Ready
```

---

## Follow-up Actions

| Issue | Action |
|-------|--------|
| Missing python3 | Install Python 3: `brew install python3` (macOS) or `apt install python3` (Linux) |
| Missing jq | Ignore unless legacy `--hooks automation` was explicitly selected |
| Missing git | Install git for your OS |
| Missing node | Install Node.js LTS: https://nodejs.org |
| Old Claude Code | Run `claude update` |
| No .claude/ | Run install script: `./install.sh .` |
| Unexpected hooks active | Inspect Claude user settings and `grok inspect --json`; Grok may load Claude-compatible hooks |
| No CLAUDE.md | Run `/project-init` or `/claude-md-template` |