> Note: This is a fork of siteboon/claudecodeui, the original Claude Code UI project created by the Siteboon team. This fork is published to npm under the @epiphytic scope for convenience.

A desktop and mobile UI for Claude Code, Cursor CLI and Codex. You can use it locally or remotely to view your active projects and sessions in Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex and make changes to them from everywhere (mobile or desktop). This gives you a proper interface that works everywhere.

Screenshots

Features

- Responsive Design - Works seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile so you can also use Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex from mobile
- Interactive Chat Interface - Built-in chat interface for seamless communication with Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex
- Integrated Shell Terminal - Direct access to Claude Code, Cursor CLI, or Codex through built-in shell functionality
- File Explorer - Interactive file tree with syntax highlighting and live editing
- Git Explorer - View, stage and commit your changes. You can also switch branches
- Session Management - Resume conversations, manage multiple sessions, and track history
- TaskMaster AI Integration _(Optional)_ - Advanced project management with AI-powered task planning, PRD parsing, and workflow automation
- Model Compatibility - Works with Claude Sonnet 4.5, Opus 4.5, and GPT-5.2

Quick Start

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- Node.js v20 or higher
- Claude Code CLI installed and configured, and/or
- Cursor CLI installed and configured, and/or
- Codex installed and configured

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No installation required, direct operation:

``bash


Using @epiphytic fork

npx @epiphytic/claudecodeui

Or using original @siteboon package

npx @siteboon/claude-code-ui
`

The server will start and be accessible at http://localhost:3001 (or your configured PORT).

To restart: Simply run the same npx command again after stopping the server

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For frequent use, install globally once:

`bash


Using @epiphytic fork

npm install -g @epiphytic/claudecodeui

Or using original @siteboon package

npm install -g @siteboon/claude-code-ui
`

Then start with a simple command:

`bash
claude-code-ui
`

To restart: Stop with Ctrl+C and run claude-code-ui again.

To update:

`bash
cloudcli update
`

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After global installation, you have access to both claude-code-ui and cloudcli commands:

| Command / Option | Short | Description |
| ------------------------------ | ----- | ------------------------------------- |
| cloudcli or claude-code-ui | | Start the server (default) |
| cloudcli start | | Start the server explicitly |
| cloudcli status | | Show configuration and data locations |
| cloudcli update | | Update to the latest version |
| cloudcli help | | Show help information |
| cloudcli version | | Show version information |
| --port | -p | Set server port (default: 3001) |
| --database-path | | Set custom database location |

Examples:

`bash
cloudcli # Start with defaults
cloudcli -p 8080 # Start on custom port
cloudcli status # Show current configuration
`

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For production use, run Claude Code UI as a background service using PM2 (Process Manager 2):

#### Install PM2

`bash
npm install -g pm2
`

#### Start as Background Service

`bash


Start the server in background

pm2 start claude-code-ui --name "claude-code-ui"

Or using the shorter alias

pm2 start cloudcli --name "claude-code-ui"

Start on a custom port

pm2 start cloudcli --name "claude-code-ui" -- --port 8080
`

#### Auto-Start on System Boot

To make Claude Code UI start automatically when your system boots:

`bash


Generate startup script for your platform

pm2 startup

Save current process list

pm2 save
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1. Clone the repository:

`bash


Clone this fork

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

Or clone the original upstream repository

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

2. Install dependencies:

`bash
npm install
`

3. Configure environment:

`bash
cp .env.example .env


Edit .env with your preferred settings


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4. Start the application:

`bash


Development mode (with hot reload)

npm run dev

`

The application will start at the port you specified in your .env

5. Open your browser:
- Development: http://localhost:3001

Security & Tools Configuration

🔒 Important Notice: All Claude Code tools are disabled by default. This prevents potentially harmful operations from running automatically.

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To use Claude Code's full functionality, you'll need to manually enable tools:

1. Open Tools Settings - Click the gear icon in the sidebar
2. Enable Selectively - Turn on only the tools you need
3. Apply Settings - Your preferences are saved locally

Recommended approach: Start with basic tools enabled and add more as needed. You can always adjust these settings later.

TaskMaster AI Integration _(Optional)_

Claude Code UI supports TaskMaster AI (aka claude-task-master) integration for advanced project management and AI-powered task planning.

It provides

- AI-powered task generation from PRDs (Product Requirements Documents)
- Smart task breakdown and dependency management
- Visual task boards and progress tracking

Setup & Documentation: Visit the TaskMaster AI GitHub repository for installation instructions, configuration guides, and usage examples.
After installing it you should be able to enable it from the Settings

Orchestrator Client Mode _(Optional)_

Claude Code UI supports connecting to a central Duratii orchestrator server for remote access and management. This enables:

- Access all Claude Code UI instances from a single dashboard
- Authenticate once at the orchestrator level via GitHub OAuth
- View real-time status (idle/active/busy) of each instance
- Use the full web interface through a reverse proxy

Setup & Documentation: See the Orchestrator Client documentation for configuration details, or visit the Duratii GitHub repository for the orchestrator server setup.

Usage Guide

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#### Project Management

It automatically discovers Claude Code, Cursor or Codex sessions when available and groups them together into projects
session counts

- Project Actions - Rename, delete, and organize projects
- Smart Navigation - Quick access to recent projects and sessions
- MCP support - Add your own MCP servers through the UI

#### Chat Interface

- Use responsive chat or Claude Code/Cursor CLI/Codex CLI - You can either use the adapted chat interface or use the shell button to connect to your selected CLI.
- Real-time Communication - Stream responses from your selected CLI (Claude Code/Cursor/Codex) with WebSocket connection
- Session Management - Resume previous conversations or start fresh sessions
- Message History - Complete conversation history with timestamps and metadata
- Multi-format Support - Text, code blocks, and file references

#### File Explorer & Editor

- Interactive File Tree - Browse project structure with expand/collapse navigation
- Live File Editing - Read, modify, and save files directly in the interface
- Syntax Highlighting - Support for multiple programming languages
- File Operations - Create, rename, delete files and directories

#### Git Explorer

#### TaskMaster AI Integration _(Optional)_

- Visual Task Board - Kanban-style interface for managing development tasks
- PRD Parser - Create Product Requirements Documents and parse them into structured tasks
- Progress Tracking - Real-time status updates and completion tracking

#### Session Management

- Session Persistence - All conversations automatically saved
- Session Organization - Group sessions by project and timestamp
- Session Actions - Rename, delete, and export conversation history
- Cross-device Sync - Access sessions from any device

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- Responsive Design - Optimized for all screen sizes
- Touch-friendly Interface - Swipe gestures and touch navigation
- Mobile Navigation - Bottom tab bar for easy thumb navigation
- Adaptive Layout - Collapsible sidebar and smart content prioritization
- Add shortcut to Home Screen - Add a shortcut to your home screen and the app will behave like a PWA

Architecture

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`
┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐
│ Frontend │ │ Backend │ │ Agent │
│ (React/Vite) │◄──►│ (Express/WS) │◄──►│ Integration │
│ │ │ │ │ │
└─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘
`

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- Express Server - RESTful API with static file serving
- WebSocket Server - Communication for chats and project refresh
- Agent Integration (Claude Code / Cursor CLI / Codex) - Process spawning and management
- File System API - Exposing file browser for projects

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- React 18 - Modern component architecture with hooks
- CodeMirror - Advanced code editor with syntax highlighting

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We welcome contributions! Please follow these guidelines:

#### Getting Started

1. Fork the repository
2. Clone your fork: git clone
3. Install dependencies: npm install
4. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature

#### Development Process

1. Make your changes following the existing code style
2. Test thoroughly - ensure all features work correctly
3. Run quality checks: npm run lint && npm run format
4. Commit with descriptive messages following Conventional Commits
5. Push to your branch: git push origin feature/amazing-feature
6. Submit a Pull Request with:
- Clear description of changes
- Screenshots for UI changes
- Test results if applicable

#### What to Contribute

- Bug fixes - Help us improve stability
- New features - Enhance functionality (discuss in issues first)
- Documentation - Improve guides and API docs
- UI/UX improvements - Better user experience
- Performance optimizations - Make it faster

Troubleshooting

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#### "No Claude projects found"

Problem: The UI shows no projects or empty project list
Solutions:

- Ensure Claude Code is properly installed
- Run claude command in at least one project directory to initialize
- Verify ~/.claude/projects/ directory exists and has proper permissions

#### File Explorer Issues

Problem: Files not loading, permission errors, empty directories
Solutions:

- Check project directory permissions (ls -la` in terminal)
- Verify the project path exists and is accessible
- Review server console logs for detailed error messages
- Ensure you're not trying to access system directories outside project scope

License

GNU General Public License v3.0 - see LICENSE file for details.

This project is open source and free to use, modify, and distribute under the GPL v3 license.

Acknowledgments

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This project is a fork of siteboon/claudecodeui, created and maintained by the Siteboon team. We are grateful for their work in creating this excellent tool for the Claude Code community.

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- Claude Code - Anthropic's official CLI
- Cursor CLI - Cursor's official CLI
- Codex - OpenAI Codex
- React - User interface library
- Vite - Fast build tool and dev server
- Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework
- CodeMirror - Advanced code editor
- TaskMaster AI _(Optional)_ - AI-powered project management and task planning

Support & Community

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- Star this repository to show support
- Watch for updates and new releases
- Follow the project for announcements

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- Siteboon - AI powered website builder

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