Control Claude Code via IM for Project Development

This example shows how to control Claude Code for project development by chatting with a dedicated worker in your IM app.

Create the Worker

Open the web console and go to the Workers page.

Click Create Worker and fill in the following fields:

Setting the Work Directory is essential — it tells Claude Code which project to operate in.

Or create it directly through the Bee in your IM app:

"Create a worker named Libai. Description: Responsible for the development of the XYZ project. Work directory: /path/to/your/project"

How It Works

Once Libai is set up, the Bee will route project-related messages to Libai based on the description. Libai runs Claude Code in the configured work directory and replies with results.

Chat to Drive Development

In your IM app, send messages like:

"Libai, walk me through the requirements for the user authentication module."

"Libai, implement the login API endpoint."

"Libai, run the tests and show me the results."

Libai will execute the task using Claude Code in the project directory and report back.

Important: Add .openbee.md to .gitignore

OpenBee automatically generates a .openbee.md file in the worker's work directory to store context and memory. You should exclude this file from version control:

echo ".openbee.md" >> /path/to/your/project/.gitignore

Or add it manually to your project's .gitignore:

# OpenBee worker context
.openbee.md

Tips

• Name your workers after their project — clear names like "Libai" or "BackendDev" help the Bee route messages accurately.
• Address the worker by name to make sure your message goes to the right worker: "Libai, what's the current status of the auth module?"
• Use memory for standing instructions — for example, set Libai's memory to "Always write tests alongside implementation. Follow the existing code style." to enforce project conventions automatically.
• You can create multiple workers for different projects or different roles within the same project (e.g. one for frontend, one for backend).