### Start CCC Server with Authentication

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/getting-started/quick-setup-local

Starts the CCC server from the terminal, requiring a username and password for security. Displays a QR code for mobile app connection.

```bash
ccc -u your_username -p your_password
```

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### Start CCC with Static ngrok Domain

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/getting-started/quick-setup-remote

This command starts the CCC server using a pre-configured static ngrok domain. This is useful for maintaining a consistent public URL, simplifying reconnections and sharing. It requires your ngrok token, custom domain, username, and password.

```bash
ccc --ngrok-token YOUR_TOKEN \
    --ngrok-domain your-custom-domain.ngrok-free.app \
    --username your_username \
    --password your_password
```

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### Install CCC Backend via npm

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/getting-started/installation

Installs the CCC backend server globally using npm. This makes the 'ccc' command available system-wide.

```bash
npm install -g @naarang/ccc
```

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### Start CCC with ngrok Token and Credentials

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/getting-started/quick-setup-remote

This command starts the CCC server and establishes a secure ngrok tunnel for remote access. It requires your ngrok token, username, and password. The output will provide a public URL for connecting to the CCC app.

```bash
ccc --ngrok-token YOUR_NGROK_TOKEN \
    --username your_username \
    --password your_secure_password
```

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### Start CCC with ngrok Token

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/configuration/ngrok-setup

This command starts the CCC server and configures it to use ngrok for remote access. It requires your ngrok authentication token and CCC username/password. Ensure authentication is set to prevent unauthorized access.

```bash
ccc --ngrok-token YOUR_TOKEN -u admin -p password
```

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### Verify CCC Installation

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/getting-started/installation

Commands to verify the CCC installation and check its version or view available options.

```bash
ccc --version
```

```bash
ccc --help
```

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### Install CCC Beta Version via npm

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/getting-started/installation

Installs the beta version of the CCC backend server globally using npm. This allows users to test the latest features before official release.

```bash
npm install -g @naarang/ccc@beta
```

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### QR Code Connection Configuration

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/getting-started/quick-setup-local

Example JSON structure representing the connection details embedded within the QR code, including server URL, credentials, and SSL configuration.

```json
{
  "serverUrl": "192.168.1.100:8883",
  "username": "your_username",
  "password": "your_password",
  "useSSL": false,
  "profileName": "My Dev Machine"
}
```

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### Update CCC to Latest Version

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/getting-started/installation

Commands to update the CCC installation to the latest stable version, using the same methods as the initial installation.

```bash
# npm installation
npm install -g @naarang/ccc@latest
```

```bash
# Standalone binary (macOS / Linux)
curl -fsSL https://getc3.app/install.sh | bash
```

```powershell
# Standalone binary (Windows)
irm https://getc3.app/install.ps1 | iex
```

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### Configure CCC with ngrok using Environment Variables

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/configuration/ngrok-setup

This configuration demonstrates setting up ngrok for CCC using environment variables for the token, username, and password. This method is useful for automating or securing credentials. The CCC server is then started without explicit arguments.

```bash
# Basic ngrok setup
ccc --ngrok-token YOUR_TOKEN \
    --username admin \
    --password your_secure_password

# Or use environment variables
export CCC_NGROK_TOKEN=your_token
export CCC_USERNAME=admin
export CCC_PASSWORD=your_password
ccc
```

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### Authenticate CCC with Username and Password

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/reference/cli-options

Provides an example of how to provide authentication credentials (username and password) when starting the CCC application. Authentication is a mandatory requirement for CCC to run.

```bash
# With authentication
ccc -u myuser -p mysecretpassword
```

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### Use Static ngrok Domain with CCC

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/configuration/ngrok-setup

This command starts the CCC server using a pre-configured static ngrok domain. This ensures a consistent URL for remote access, eliminating the need to reconfigure mobile apps after server restarts. It requires your ngrok token, the static domain, and CCC credentials.

```bash
ccc --ngrok-token YOUR_TOKEN \
    --ngrok-domain abc123xyz.ngrok-free.dev \
    -u admin -p password
```

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### Set up CCC with ngrok for External Access

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/reference/cli-options

Illustrates a full ngrok setup for CCC, including providing an ngrok authentication token and a static domain, along with user authentication. This enables secure external access to your CCC instance.

```bash
# Full ngrok setup
ccc --ngrok-token abc123xyz \
    --ngrok-domain myapp.ngrok-free.app \
    -u admin -p secretpass
```

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### Install and Run Cloudflare Tunnel for CCC

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/configuration/ngrok-setup

This snippet shows how to install `cloudflared` using Homebrew on macOS, authenticate it, create a tunnel named 'ccc-tunnel', and then run the tunnel to expose CCC's router port (defaulting to 8883) to the internet. This provides secure tunneling with Cloudflare's network.

```bash
# Install cloudflared
# macOS
brew install cloudflared

# Then authenticate and create a tunnel
cloudflared tunnel login
cloudflared tunnel create ccc-tunnel

# Run the tunnel pointing to CCC's router port
cloudflared tunnel run --url http://localhost:8883 ccc-tunnel
```

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### Find Local IP Address (macOS, Linux, Windows)

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/getting-started/quick-setup-local

Command-line snippets to retrieve the local IP address of your computer on macOS, Linux, or Windows systems.

```bash
# macOS
ipconfig getifaddr en0
```

```bash
# Linux / WSL
hostname -I | awk '{print $1}'
```

```powershell
# Windows (PowerShell)
(Get-NetIPAddress -AddressFamily IPv4 | Where-Object { $_.InterfaceAlias -notlike "*Loopback*" }).IPAddress
```

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### Basic CCC CLI Usage Examples

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/reference/cli-options

Demonstrates fundamental ways to invoke the CCC command-line tool. This includes running with default settings, displaying the help message, and showing the current version.

```bash
ccc

ccc --help

ccc --version
```

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### Example Project Paths

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/core-concepts/sessions-projects

Illustrates common absolute path formats for projects on macOS/Linux and Windows operating systems. These paths are used when configuring projects in Claude Code.

```text
# Example project paths
/Users/you/projects/my-app          # macOS/Linux
C:\Users\you\projects\my-app       # Windows
```

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### Check CCC Backend Version (Terminal)

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/configuration/auto-updates

This command displays the currently installed version of the CCC backend. It is useful for verifying the installation and checking if an update is needed.

```bash
ccc --version
```

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### Edit File Input Example (JSON)

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/features/tool-visualization

This JSON snippet demonstrates the parameters used for editing a file. It specifies the file path, the string to be replaced, and the new string to be inserted.

```json
{
  "file_path": "/src/components/Button.tsx",
  "old_string": "const Button = () => {",
  "new_string": "const Button: React.FC<ButtonProps> = () => {"
}
```

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### Manually Update CCC Backend via Standalone Binary (macOS/Linux)

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/configuration/auto-updates

This command updates the CCC backend by re-running the installation script for users who installed via a standalone binary on macOS or Linux. It fetches the latest version from the provided URL.

```bash
curl -fsSL https://getc3.app/install.sh | bash
```

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### Manually Update CCC Backend via Standalone Binary (Windows PowerShell)

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/configuration/auto-updates

This command updates the CCC backend by re-running the installation script for users who installed via a standalone binary on Windows using PowerShell. It fetches the latest version from the provided URL.

```powershell
irm https://getc3.app/install.ps1 | iex
```

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### Configure CCC Backend with Environment Variables

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/configuration/authentication

Configure the CCC backend using environment variables for username and password. This method is recommended for keeping credentials out of shell history. Set the `CCC_USERNAME` and `CCC_PASSWORD` variables before starting the `ccc` command.

```bash
export CCC_USERNAME=myusername
export CCC_PASSWORD=mypassword
ccc
```

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### Set Environment Variables for CCC Configuration

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/getting-started/quick-setup-remote

This section demonstrates how to use environment variables to configure the CCC application, specifically for ngrok integration. Setting these variables allows for cleaner command-line execution of the CCC server, as credentials and tokens are not passed directly.

```bash
export CCC_NGROK_TOKEN=your_token
export CCC_NGROK_DOMAIN=your-domain.ngrok-free.app
export CCC_USERNAME=your_username
export CCC_PASSWORD=your_password

ccc
```

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### Manually Update CCC Backend via npm (Terminal)

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/configuration/auto-updates

This command updates the CCC backend to the latest version when installed using npm. It ensures that the globally installed package is updated.

```bash
npm install -g @naarang/ccc@latest
```

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### Configure CCC Backend with CLI Flags

Source: https://getc3.app/docs/configuration/authentication

Configure the CCC backend using command-line interface (CLI) flags for username and password. This is a straightforward method for setting credentials directly when starting the server. Ensure you replace 'myusername' and 'mypassword' with your actual credentials.

```bash
ccc --username myusername --password mypassword

# Short form
ccc -u myusername -p mypassword
```