Claude Code UI: Manage AI Coding Projects Anywhere

Elevate Your AI Coding with Claude Code UI: A Powerful Open-Source Solution

For developers leveraging Anthropic's Claude Code, managing AI-assisted coding sessions and projects can now be as seamless as using your favorite web applications. Introducing Claude Code UI, a free and open-source web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) that brings the power of Claude Code to your fingertips, accessible from both desktop and mobile devices.

This innovative project, hosted on GitHub, transforms the command-line interface (CLI) experience into a responsive and intuitive web environment. Whether you're working remotely or prefer a visual approach, Claude Code UI allows you to manage your active Claude Code sessions and projects with unparalleled ease.

Key Features That Redefine Your Workflow:

• Responsive Design: Experience a fluid interface that adapts perfectly to desktops, tablets, and smartphones, ensuring productivity on any device.
• Interactive Chat: Engage with Claude Code through a built-in chat interface for direct communication and code assistance.
• Integrated Shell Terminal: Access the Claude Code CLI directly within the UI for command execution and project interaction.
• File Explorer with Live Editing: Navigate your project structure with an interactive file tree, featuring syntax highlighting and the ability to edit files directly within the browser.
• Git Integration: View, stage, and commit your code changes, along with seamless branch switching, all within the UI.
• Session Management: Resume past conversations, manage multiple project sessions, and track your interaction history reliably.

Getting Started with Claude Code UI:

Setting up Claude Code UI is straightforward, requiring Node.js (v20 or higher) and the Claude Code CLI to be installed and configured.

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/siteboon/claudecodeui.git
   cd claudecodeui
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Configure environment variables:

   cp .env.example .env
   # Edit .env with your specific settings
   

4. Start the application:
   • For development (with hot reload):

     npm run dev
     

The application will typically run on http://localhost:3001, depending on your configuration.

Security and Tool Configuration:

Claude Code UI prioritizes security by disabling potentially harmful tools by default. Users can selectively enable the tools they need through the dedicated settings interface, ensuring a controlled and safe environment for AI-assisted coding.

Deep Dive into Functionality:

The UI offers robust Project Management, automatically discovering projects from ~/.claude/projects/, providing a visual browser, and enabling actions such as renaming and deletion. The Chat Interface supports real-time communication via WebSockets and maintains complete message history for persistent session management. The File Explorer allows for in-browser file operations, including creation, renaming, and deletion, complemented by Git Explorer for version control tasks.

Built using React, Vite, and CodeMirror, and leveraging Node.js with Express for the backend, Claude Code UI is a testament to efficient development. It's licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0, making it a freely accessible and modifiable tool for the community.

Claude Code UI is a must-have for any developer serious about harnessing the full potential of AI-assisted coding, offering a flexible and powerful interface that works wherever you do.