Claudia IDE
Best IDE for Claude Code
Transform your AI-assisted coding experience with the most powerful and elegant Claudia GUI - the ultimate desktop companion for Claude Code development
Watch how Claudia GUI transforms your Claude Code experience
What is Claudia GUI?
The revolutionary graphical interface that transforms Claude Code from terminal chaos to visual excellence
Claudia GUI Overview
Claudia GUI is a powerful open-source graphical user interface designed specifically for Anthropic's Claude Code. Developed by Asterisk, a Y Combinator-backed startup, this innovative tool bridges the gap between command-line complexity and visual simplicity.
Built with modern technologies including Tauri 2, React 18, TypeScript, and Rust, Claudia GUI offers an elegant desktop experience that makes AI-assisted coding more intuitive, productive, and enjoyable for developers worldwide.
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Features of Claudia GUI
Discover the powerful capabilities that make Claudia GUI the ultimate choice for AI-assisted development
Visual Project Management
Navigate all your Claudia GUI projects with an intuitive visual browser. Manage sessions in ~/.claude/projects/ with smart search and detailed metadata insights.
Custom AI Agents
Create specialized agents with custom system prompts and sandboxed execution. Build your agent library with Claudia GUI's advanced security features.
Usage Analytics Dashboard
Monitor Claude API costs and token usage with beautiful visualizations. Track performance metrics and export data for comprehensive analysis.
Advanced Sandbox Security
OS-level security with Linux seccomp and macOS Seatbelt. Claudia GUI provides fine-grained permissions and real-time monitoring.
Session Time Travel
Navigate session history with checkpoints and branching. Visual timeline with diff viewer makes version control effortless.
MCP Server Management
Manage Model Context Protocol servers from a central UI. Import configurations from Claude Desktop with Claudia GUI.
How to Use Claudia GUI
Get started with Claudia GUI in minutes - from installation to advanced workflows
Install Claudia GUI
Clone the repository from GitHub and build from source. Claudia GUI supports macOS, Linux, and Windows with comprehensive build instructions.
Configure Your Environment
Set up your Claude API credentials and configure Claudia GUI to connect with your existing Claude Code projects and sessions.
Create Custom Agents
Design specialized AI agents with custom system prompts. Use Claudia GUI's visual editor to build your agent library.
Monitor & Optimize
Track your usage with the analytics dashboard. Monitor costs, performance, and optimize your AI coding workflows.
Performance Metrics
Real-time analytics and monitoring built into Claudia GUI
Quick Installation Guide for Claudia GUI
macOS
cargo build --release
Linux
cargo build --release
Windows
cargo build --release
FAQ about Claudia GUI
Everything you need to know about getting started with Claudia GUI
1. What is Claudia GUI and how does it relate to Claude Code?
Claudia GUI is an open-source graphical user interface specifically designed for Anthropic's Claude Code. It transforms the command-line experience into an intuitive visual interface, offering project management, custom agent creation, and comprehensive analytics for AI-assisted coding workflows.
2. Is Claudia GUI free to use?
Yes, Claudia GUI is completely free and open-source under the AGPL license. You can download, use, modify, and distribute it without any cost. The project is developed by Asterisk, a Y Combinator-backed startup committed to open-source innovation.
3. Which platforms does Claudia GUI support?
Claudia GUI supports macOS, Linux, and Windows. Currently, you need to build from source, but the development team plans to release native executables for easier installation. The application is built with Tauri 2, ensuring cross-platform compatibility.
4. How secure is Claudia GUI for my development projects?
Claudia GUI prioritizes security with OS-level sandboxing (Linux seccomp, macOS Seatbelt), fine-grained permissions, and privacy-first design. All data is stored locally, with no cloud dependencies or external tracking, ensuring your projects remain secure and private.
5. Can I create custom AI agents with Claudia GUI?
Absolutely! Claudia GUI allows you to create specialized AI agents with custom system prompts, sandboxed execution environments, and reusable configurations. You can build an entire library of agents tailored to specific coding tasks and workflows.
6. Does Claudia GUI provide usage analytics?
Yes, Claudia GUI includes comprehensive usage analytics with real-time cost tracking, token analysis by model and project, visual charts for usage trends, and data export capabilities for accounting and performance analysis.
7. How does session management work in Claudia GUI?
Claudia GUI offers advanced session management with time travel capabilities, checkpoints, branching, and visual timeline navigation. You can create restore points, view differences between sessions, and easily navigate your coding history.
8. What is MCP Server Management in Claudia GUI?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server Management allows you to manage protocol servers from a central UI, configure connections easily, test server connectivity, and import configurations from Claude Desktop. This feature enhances Claudia GUI's integration capabilities.
9. How do I contribute to the Claudia GUI project?
Claudia GUI welcomes contributions! Visit the GitHub repository, follow the contributing guide, and join the community. You can contribute code, report bugs, suggest features, or help with documentation. The project maintains active development with clear guidelines for contributors.
10. What's the future roadmap for Claudia GUI?
The Claudia GUI roadmap includes native executable releases, enhanced agent capabilities, improved analytics features, and expanded platform support. The team also plans to introduce advanced collaboration features and integration with more development tools.