## Scope Two deltas in one commit: ### #128 closure (docs) Re-verified on main HEAD `4cb8fa0`: malformed `--model` strings already rejected at parse time (`validate_model_syntax` in parse_args). All historical repro cases now produce specific errors: claw --model '' → error: model string cannot be empty claw --model 'bad model' → error: invalid model syntax: 'bad model' contains spaces claw --model 'sonet' → error: invalid model syntax: 'sonet'. Expected provider/model or known alias claw --model '@invalid' → error: invalid model syntax: '@invalid'. Expected provider/model ... claw --model 'totally-not-real-xyz' → error: invalid model syntax: ... claw --model sonnet → ok, resolves to claude-sonnet-4-6 claw --model anthropic/claude-opus-4-6 → ok, passes through Marked #128 CLOSED in ROADMAP with repro block. Residual provenance gap split off as #148. ### #148 implementation **Problem.** After #128 closure, `claw status --output-format json` still surfaces only the resolved model string. No way for a claw to distinguish whether `claude-sonnet-4-6` came from `--model sonnet` (alias resolution) vs `--model claude-sonnet-4-6` (pass-through) vs `ANTHROPIC_MODEL` env vs `.claw.json` config vs compiled-in default. Debug forensics had to re-read argv instead of reading a structured field. Clawhip orchestrators sending `--model` couldn't confirm the flag was honored vs falling back to default. **Fix.** Added two fields to status JSON envelope: - `model_source`: "flag" | "env" | "config" | "default" - `model_raw`: user's input before alias resolution (null on default) Text mode appends a `Model source` line under `Model`, showing the source and raw input (e.g. `Model source flag (raw: sonnet)`). **Resolution order** (mirrors resolve_repl_model but with source attribution): 1. If `--model` / `--model=` flag supplied → source: flag, raw: flag value 2. Else if ANTHROPIC_MODEL set → source: env, raw: env value 3. Else if `.claw.json` model key set → source: config, raw: config value 4. Else → source: default, raw: null ## Changes ### rust/crates/rusty-claude-cli/src/main.rs - Added `ModelSource` enum (Flag/Env/Config/Default) with `as_str()`. - Added `ModelProvenance` struct (resolved, raw, source) with three constructors: `default_fallback()`, `from_flag(raw)`, and `from_env_or_config_or_default(cli_model)`. - Added `model_flag_raw: Option<String>` field to `CliAction::Status`. - Parse loop captures raw input in `--model` and `--model=` arms. - Extended `parse_single_word_command_alias` to thread `model_flag_raw: Option<&str>` through. - Extended `print_status_snapshot` signature to accept `model_flag_raw: Option<&str>`. Resolves provenance at dispatch time (flag provenance from arg; else probe env/config/default). - Extended `status_json_value` signature with `provenance: Option<&ModelProvenance>`. On Some, adds `model_source` and `model_raw` fields; on None (legacy resume paths), omits them for backward compat. - Extended `format_status_report` signature with optional provenance. On Some, renders `Model source` line after `Model`. - Updated all existing callers (REPL /status, resume /status, tests) to pass None (legacy paths don't carry flag provenance). - Added 2 regression assertions in parse_args test covering both `--model sonnet` and `--model=...` forms. ### ROADMAP.md - Marked #128 CLOSED with re-verification block. - Filed #148 documenting the provenance gap split, fix shape, and acceptance criteria. ## Live verification $ claw --model sonnet --output-format json status | jq '{model,model_source,model_raw}' {"model": "claude-sonnet-4-6", "model_source": "flag", "model_raw": "sonnet"} $ claw --output-format json status | jq '{model,model_source,model_raw}' {"model": "claude-opus-4-6", "model_source": "default", "model_raw": null} $ ANTHROPIC_MODEL=haiku claw --output-format json status | jq '{model,model_source,model_raw}' {"model": "claude-haiku-4-5-20251213", "model_source": "env", "model_raw": "haiku"} $ echo '{"model":"claude-opus-4-7"}' > .claw.json && claw --output-format json status | jq '{model,model_source,model_raw}' {"model": "claude-opus-4-7", "model_source": "config", "model_raw": "claude-opus-4-7"} $ claw --model sonnet status Status Model claude-sonnet-4-6 Model source flag (raw: sonnet) Permission mode danger-full-access ... ## Tests - rusty-claude-cli bin: 177 tests pass (2 new assertions for #148) - Full workspace green except pre-existing resume_latest flake (unrelated) Closes ROADMAP #128, #148.
Claw Code
ultraworkers/claw-code · Usage · Rust workspace · Parity · Roadmap · UltraWorkers Discord
Claw Code is the public Rust implementation of the claw CLI agent harness.
The canonical implementation lives in rust/, and the current source of truth for this repository is ultraworkers/claw-code.
Important
Start with
USAGE.mdfor build, auth, CLI, session, and parity-harness workflows. Makeclaw doctoryour first health check after building, userust/README.mdfor crate-level details, readPARITY.mdfor the current Rust-port checkpoint, and seedocs/container.mdfor the container-first workflow.ACP / Zed status:
claw-codedoes not ship an ACP/Zed daemon entrypoint yet. Runclaw acp(orclaw --acp) for the current status instead of guessing from source layout;claw acp serveis currently a discoverability alias only, and real ACP support remains tracked separately inROADMAP.md.
Current repository shape
rust/— canonical Rust workspace and theclawCLI binaryUSAGE.md— task-oriented usage guide for the current product surfacePARITY.md— Rust-port parity status and migration notesROADMAP.md— active roadmap and cleanup backlogPHILOSOPHY.md— project intent and system-design framingsrc/+tests/— companion Python/reference workspace and audit helpers; not the primary runtime surface
Quick start
Note
[!WARNING]
cargo install claw-codeinstalls the wrong thing. Theclaw-codecrate on crates.io is a deprecated stub that placesclaw-code-deprecated.exe— notclaw. Running it only prints"claw-code has been renamed to agent-code". Do not usecargo install claw-code. Either build from source (this repo) or install the upstream binary:cargo install agent-code # upstream binary — installs 'agent.exe' (Windows) / 'agent' (Unix), NOT 'agent-code'This repo (
ultraworkers/claw-code) is build-from-source only — follow the steps below.
# 1. Clone and build
git clone https://github.com/ultraworkers/claw-code
cd claw-code/rust
cargo build --workspace
# 2. Set your API key (Anthropic API key — not a Claude subscription)
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="sk-ant-..."
# 3. Verify everything is wired correctly
./target/debug/claw doctor
# 4. Run a prompt
./target/debug/claw prompt "say hello"
Note
Windows (PowerShell): the binary is
claw.exe, notclaw. Use.\target\debug\claw.exeor runcargo run -- prompt "say hello"to skip the path lookup.
Windows setup
PowerShell is a supported Windows path. Use whichever shell works for you. The common onboarding issues on Windows are:
- Install Rust first — download from https://rustup.rs/ and run the installer. Close and reopen your terminal when it finishes.
- Verify Rust is on PATH:
If this fails, reopen your terminal or run the PATH setup from the Rust installer output, then retry.cargo --version - Clone and build (works in PowerShell, Git Bash, or WSL):
git clone https://github.com/ultraworkers/claw-code cd claw-code/rust cargo build --workspace - Run (PowerShell — note
.exeand backslash):$env:ANTHROPIC_API_KEY = "sk-ant-..." .\target\debug\claw.exe prompt "say hello"
Git Bash / WSL are optional alternatives, not requirements. If you prefer bash-style paths (/c/Users/you/... instead of C:\Users\you\...), Git Bash (ships with Git for Windows) works well. In Git Bash, the MINGW64 prompt is expected and normal — not a broken install.
Note
Auth: claw requires an API key (
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY,OPENAI_API_KEY, etc.) — Claude subscription login is not a supported auth path.
Run the workspace test suite:
cd rust
cargo test --workspace
Documentation map
USAGE.md— quick commands, auth, sessions, config, parity harnessrust/README.md— crate map, CLI surface, features, workspace layoutPARITY.md— parity status for the Rust portrust/MOCK_PARITY_HARNESS.md— deterministic mock-service harness detailsROADMAP.md— active roadmap and open cleanup workPHILOSOPHY.md— why the project exists and how it is operated
Ecosystem
Claw Code is built in the open alongside the broader UltraWorkers toolchain:
Ownership / affiliation disclaimer
- This repository does not claim ownership of the original Claude Code source material.
- This repository is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or maintained by Anthropic.
