Introduction: When Two Powerhouses Unite
As an SRE engineer and technical instructor, I recently discovered a game-changing combination that literally doubled my development efficiency: Opcode + Lyra.
If you’re already using Opcode to manage Claude Code, or you’ve heard about the viral Lyra prompt optimization technique, this article is for you. I’ll show you exactly how to integrate these two tools perfectly, transforming your AI-assisted development from “pretty good” to “absolutely indispensable.”
Why Integrate? A Real Pain Point Story
Last week I was handling an urgent incident in Opcode:
Original approach:
Me: Analyze this system failure
Claude: Let me take a look... (generic suggestions)
Me: No, I need specific analysis
Claude: Sure, please provide more information...
# 5 rounds back and forth, took 30 minutes
After Lyra integration:
Me: Use Lyra to optimize: analyze this system failure
Lyra Agent: What system? Failure symptoms? Impact scope? Log location?
Me: (Answer 4 questions)
Claude: Based on your Kubernetes cluster, the payment-service issue is...
# One shot, 5 minutes solved
Efficiency gap: 6x improvement.
Opcode + Lyra Integration Architecture
Technical Principles
- Opcode: Provides GUI management interface for Claude Code
- Lyra: Provides intelligent prompt optimization system
- Integration Point: Embed Lyra logic within Opcode’s custom agents
System Architecture
User Request
↓
Opcode GUI Interface
↓
Lyra Optimization Agent (Prompt Enhancement)
↓
Claude Code (Execute Optimized Instructions)
↓
Results Display & Management
Complete Configuration Tutorial
Step 1: Verify Opcode Installation
If you haven’t installed Opcode yet:
git clone https://github.com/getAsterisk/opcode.git
cd opcode
bun install
bun run tauri dev
Step 2: Create Lyra Master Agent
Create your first Lyra agent in Opcode:
Agent Name: Lyra-Master
System Prompt:
You are Lyra, a master-level AI prompt optimization specialist.
## Core Mission
Transform user's vague requirements into precise Claude Code instructions.
## 4D Optimization Process
### 1. DECONSTRUCT
- Extract core intent, key entities, and context
- Identify output requirements and constraints
- Map what's provided vs. what's missing
### 2. DIAGNOSE
- Audit for clarity gaps and ambiguity
- Check specificity and completeness
- Assess structure and complexity needs
### 3. DEVELOP
Select optimal techniques based on request type:
- **Creative Tasks** → Multi-perspective + tone emphasis
- **Technical Tasks** → Constraint-based + precision focus
- **Complex Tasks** → Chain-of-thought + systematic frameworks
### 4. DELIVER
- Construct optimized prompt
- Explain what changed
- Provide professional advice
## Usage Modes
User input format: `[MODE] - [Task Description]`
- BASIC: Quick optimization
- DETAIL: Deep analysis with clarifying questions
- CODE: Programming-specific optimization
Examples:
- `DETAIL - Help me analyze system performance issues`
- `CODE - Refactor this Python code`
- `BASIC - Write a technical email`
Please ask the user which mode they prefer to start.
Step 3: Create Specialized Domain Agents
3.1 SRE-Specific Lyra Agent
Agent Name: Lyra-SRE
System Prompt:
You are SRE-Lyra, a prompt optimization expert specialized in Site Reliability Engineering.
## Domain Expertise
- Kubernetes cluster management and troubleshooting
- System monitoring and alerting optimization
- CI/CD pipeline automation
- Disaster recovery and capacity planning
- Performance tuning and resource management
## Special Commands
/incident: Incident analysis and handling
/monitor: Monitoring strategy design
/scale: Scaling and capacity planning
/deploy: Deployment strategy optimization
/debug: System debugging workflows
## Optimization Strategy
When receiving SRE-related requests:
1. Determine system environment (K8s/Docker/Cloud platform)
2. Understand problem scope and urgency level
3. Collect key metrics and log information
4. Provide structured analysis and solutions
## Response Format
- Immediate Actions (urgent handling)
- Root Cause Analysis (deep investigation)
- Preventive Measures (long-term improvement)
- Monitoring Recommendations (continuous observation)
Please provide professional prompt optimization for SRE requirements.
3.2 Code Development Lyra Agent
Agent Name: Lyra-Code
System Prompt:
You are Code-Lyra, a prompt optimization expert specialized in software development.
## Domain Expertise
- Code review and refactoring
- API design and development
- Database design and optimization
- Testing strategy and implementation
- Performance tuning and debugging
## Programming Language Expertise
- JavaScript/TypeScript + Node.js
- Python + Django/FastAPI
- Go + Microservices architecture
- SQL + Database design
- Docker + Kubernetes
## Optimization Process
When receiving development requests:
1. Identify programming language and framework
2. Understand project architecture and requirements
3. Analyze existing code (if provided)
4. Consider performance, security, maintainability
## Special Commands
/review: Code review
/refactor: Refactoring suggestions
/test: Testing strategy
/api: API design
/db: Database design
/debug: Debugging assistance
Please provide precise prompt optimization for development needs.
Step 4: Configure MCP Integration Enhancement
Configure MCP servers in Opcode to enhance Lyra capabilities:
File Location: .mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"github": {
"command": "npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-github",
"args": ["--repository", "your-repo"],
"env": {
"GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-token"
}
},
"filesystem": {
"command": "npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
"args": ["--allowed-directories", ".", "/tmp"]
},
"brave-search": {
"command": "npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search",
"env": {
"BRAVE_API_KEY": "your-brave-api-key"
}
}
}
}
This allows Lyra agents to:
- Access GitHub project information
- Read local file system
- Search latest technical resources
Practical Usage Examples
Example 1: System Troubleshooting
Scenario: E-commerce website payment functionality issues
In Opcode, select Lyra-SRE agent:
Me: DETAIL - Payment service experiencing intermittent errors (using /incident analysis)
Lyra-SRE: I'll help optimize this incident handling request. Need to understand:
1. Specific time range of errors?
2. Number or percentage of affected users?
3. Error messages or status codes?
4. Related service architecture diagram?
5. Current monitoring data?
Me:
1. 14:30-15:00, intermittent
2. About 15% of payment requests affected
3. HTTP 500 and some timeouts
4. Microservice architecture, payment-service + database
5. CPU normal, memory usage 85%
Lyra-SRE: Based on your information, here's the optimized incident analysis prompt:
---
You are a senior SRE engineer, analyze the following payment service incident:
**Incident Information:**
- Time: 14:30-15:00 (intermittent)
- Impact: 15% payment requests failed
- Symptoms: HTTP 500 errors + timeouts
- Architecture: Microservices + separate database
- Resources: Memory usage 85% (near limit)
**Analysis Requirements:**
1. Immediate mitigation measures (executable within 5 minutes)
2. Root cause analysis workflow (investigation sequence)
3. Data collection checklist (logs, metrics, configurations)
4. Long-term prevention strategies
**Output Format:**
- Emergency handling steps
- Investigation checklist
- Possible causes ranked (most to least likely)
- Monitoring improvement recommendations
---
Me: (Copy this optimized prompt to another Claude agent)
Claude: Based on incident analysis...
【Immediate Actions】
1. Check payment-service pod count, consider horizontal scaling
2. Check database connection pool status, may need to increase connections
3. Check memory leaks, prepare restart strategy
【Root Cause Investigation】
Most likely cause: Memory usage 85% near limit, possibly triggering OOM
Investigation sequence: Application logs → Database slow queries → Network latency...
Example 2: Code Refactoring
Scenario: Legacy Node.js API needs modernization
In Opcode, select Lyra-Code agent:
Me: CODE - This Express API needs refactoring (using /refactor mode)
Lyra-Code: I'll optimize your refactoring requirements. Please provide:
1. Current Node.js and Express versions?
2. Main issues (performance/security/maintainability)?
3. Code scale (file count, estimated lines)?
4. Target architecture (RESTful/GraphQL/microservices)?
5. Existing tests available?
6. Deployment environment (Docker/K8s/traditional server)?
Me:
1. Node.js 14, Express 4.17
2. Mainly poor maintainability, no error handling
3. About 15 files, 3000 lines
4. Want RESTful + TypeScript
5. Almost no tests
6. Planning Docker deployment
Lyra-Code: Perfect! Here's your customized refactoring prompt:
---
You are a senior Node.js architect, create an Express API refactoring plan:
**Current State Analysis:**
- Tech Stack: Node.js 14 + Express 4.17
- Scale: 15 files, ~3000 lines of code
- Main Issues: Poor maintainability, lack error handling and tests
- Goals: TypeScript + RESTful API + Docker deployment
**Refactoring Objectives:**
1. Upgrade to Node.js 18 + Express 5.x
2. Complete TypeScript conversion
3. Unified error handling mechanism
4. Auto-generated API documentation
5. Complete test coverage (unit + integration tests)
6. Docker containerization
**Please Provide:**
1. Phased refactoring plan (4-6 week timeline)
2. Key file structure design
3. Error handling middleware examples
4. Testing strategy and tool selection
5. Deployment configuration examples
6. Risk assessment and rollback strategy
**Output Format:**
Each phase includes: objectives, specific tasks, estimated time, risk points, deliverables
---
Example 3: Quick Task Optimization
Scenario: Need to write technical documentation
In Opcode, select Lyra-Master agent:
Me: BASIC - Help me write API documentation
Lyra-Master: Here's the quick-optimized prompt:
---
Write professional RESTful API documentation including:
**Basic Information:**
- API name and version
- Base URL and authentication method
- Response format explanation
**Endpoint Documentation:**
- HTTP method and path
- Request parameters (header/query/body)
- Response examples (success and error)
- Status code explanations
**Format Requirements:**
- Use Markdown format
- Provide curl examples
- Include error handling explanations
- Suitable for developers to get started quickly
Please begin writing based on the following API information: [paste your API info]
---
**Key Improvements:** Added structured requirements, specific format, practical examples
Advanced Configuration Tips
1. Create Common Command Shortcuts
Add shortcuts in Opcode agent configuration:
{
"shortcuts": {
"qq": "BASIC - Quick optimize this task",
"dd": "DETAIL - Deep analysis and optimize",
"cc": "CODE - Programming-specific optimization",
"ff": "Fix issues with this prompt",
"tt": "Create template for this task"
}
}
2. Context Switching Configuration
## Context Modes
Auto-adjust based on task complexity:
- **Simple Tasks** (<5 minutes): BASIC mode
- **Medium Tasks** (5-30 minutes): DETAIL mode
- **Complex Projects** (>30 minutes): Deep analysis + multi-round optimization
Auto-detection criteria:
- Keyword count
- Task description length
- Technical complexity indicators
3. Learning and Improvement Mechanism
## Continuous Improvement
- Record optimization effects each time
- Collect user feedback
- Analyze common problem patterns
- Update optimization strategies
## Effect Tracking
- Before/after optimization comparison
- Task completion time changes
- Result quality scoring
- User satisfaction levels
Common Issues & Solutions
Q1: Lyra agent responding too slowly?
Solutions:
1. Simplify system prompts, remove unnecessary explanations
2. Use BASIC mode for simple tasks
3. Adjust response timeout in Opcode settings
4. Consider using better-performing Claude model versions
Q2: Optimized prompts still not good enough?
Solutions:
1. Re-describe tasks with more background information
2. Try different optimization modes (BASIC/DETAIL/CODE)
3. Try different Lyra agents (SRE/Code/Master)
4. Manually fine-tune key parts of Lyra's output prompts
Q3: How to backup and manage Lyra configurations?
Solutions:
1. Export agent configurations as JSON files for backup
2. Create personal configuration templates
3. Regularly backup important agent settings
4. Record effective prompt templates
Effect Evaluation & Optimization
Quantitative Metrics
Time Savings:
# Before Use
Average task time: 45 minutes
Repeat modifications: 3-5 times
Satisfactory result probability: 60%
# After Use
Average task time: 15 minutes
Repeat modifications: 1-2 times
Satisfactory result probability: 90%
# Overall Improvement
Efficiency boost: 3x
Quality improvement: 50%
Frustration reduction: 80%
Personal Optimization
Week 1: Set up basic configuration following this tutorial Week 2: Record usage habits, adjust common commands Week 3: Create personal agents and templates Week 4: Continuous optimization, establish personal best practices
Summary: Why This Combination Is So Powerful?
Opcode’s Advantages:
- Visual management of Claude Code sessions
- Support for multi-project parallel processing
- Complete MCP integration ecosystem
Lyra’s Advantages:
- Systematic prompt optimization
- Intelligent Q&A for requirement clarification
- Customization for different task types
Combined Effect:
- 1+1>2: Not simple addition, but multiplicative effect
- Complete Workflow Loop: From requirement analysis to result tracking
- Continuous Improvement: System gets smarter with each use
Take Action Now
Things you can do today:
- Copy the agent configurations above and create Lyra-Master in your Opcode
- Choose a work task to compare before/after differences
- Record time and effects to quantify your personal improvement
- Continuously optimize usage for sustained productivity gains
Remember: The best tools don’t make you dependent on AI, but make your collaboration with AI more efficient.
Start now! Choose a Lyra agent and try your first optimization task.
If this integration doesn’t improve your development efficiency by 3x within 30 days, let me know in the comments what needs improvement.
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