What is FRAME for Claude Code?

FRAME's Markdown cartridges that structure Claude Code into phased roles and gates – no installs, just copy-paste for deliberate AI coding.

Does slowing down Claude Code with FRAME improve code quality?

Not always faster, but yes for complex tasks: it forces upfront specs, catches edges, and generates audit-ready docs.

How do I get started with FRAME?

Grab the Markdown files from the repo, paste into your Claude workspace, run `/frame load sw-development` – that's it.

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I Slowed Claude Code with FRAME – And Code Got Smarter

Claude Code zips through fixes in a minute flat. But what if that speed hides disasters? Enter FRAME – my deliberate slowdown for AI that thinks like a team.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

Claude Code session structured by FRAME phases with Markdown gates

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FRAME structures Claude Code into phases like SHAPE and CHECK for better control 𝕏
Slow, deliberate AI sessions produce documentation that plain speed skips 𝕏
Ideal for ambiguous projects; minimal overhead via Markdown cartridges 𝕏

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