# Opcode — Visual Desktop Toolkit for Claude Code Sessions

> A cross-platform GUI application built with Tauri for managing Claude Code sessions, creating custom agents, and running secure background tasks.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# Opcode — Visual Desktop Toolkit for Claude Code Sessions

## Quick Use
```bash
# Download the latest release for your platform
# https://github.com/winfunc/opcode/releases
# Or build from source:
git clone https://github.com/winfunc/opcode.git
cd opcode
npm install && npm run tauri build
```

## Introduction
Opcode is an open-source desktop application that wraps Claude Code and similar AI coding agents in a visual interface. Built with Tauri and TypeScript, it lets developers create custom agents, manage multiple interactive sessions, and run background agents with proper sandboxing — all from a native desktop GUI rather than the terminal.

## What Opcode Does
- Provides a native desktop GUI for launching and managing Claude Code sessions
- Supports creating and saving custom agent configurations with tailored system prompts
- Runs background agents that execute tasks without blocking the main interface
- Manages multiple concurrent sessions with tab-based navigation
- Offers secure sandboxing for agent file access and command execution

## Architecture Overview
Opcode is built on Tauri (Rust backend, TypeScript frontend). The Rust layer manages process spawning, file-system sandboxing, and IPC between the GUI and underlying agent processes. The frontend renders session panels, agent configuration forms, and real-time output streams. Agents communicate through stdin/stdout pipes managed by the Tauri backend, keeping each session isolated.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Download pre-built binaries for macOS, Windows, or Linux from the releases page
- Build from source with Node.js and Rust toolchain installed
- Configure default agent parameters, model selection, and workspace paths via the settings panel
- Custom agents are stored as local JSON configuration files
- No cloud account or external service required — fully local operation

## Key Features
- Native desktop performance through Tauri with a small binary footprint
- Visual agent builder for creating reusable custom agents
- Background agent execution for long-running tasks
- Session history with searchable logs and output replay
- Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, and Linux

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **Claude Code CLI** — terminal-based agent interface; Opcode adds a visual GUI layer on top
- **CC Switch** — a multi-agent desktop assistant; Opcode focuses specifically on session management and agent creation
- **Cursor** — a full IDE with AI features; Opcode is a lightweight session manager, not an editor
- **Superset** — a multi-agent code editor; Opcode is a companion tool rather than a replacement editor

## FAQ
**Q: Does Opcode replace the Claude Code CLI?**
A: No. It wraps the CLI in a GUI for easier session management. The CLI remains the underlying execution engine.

**Q: Can I use it with agents other than Claude Code?**
A: The primary integration is Claude Code, but the architecture supports connecting to other agent CLIs through configurable process spawning.

**Q: Is my code sent to any external service?**
A: No. Opcode runs entirely locally. Code and prompts stay on your machine.

**Q: What are the system requirements?**
A: A modern OS (macOS 11+, Windows 10+, or a recent Linux distribution) with the Claude Code CLI installed.

## Sources
- https://github.com/winfunc/opcode
- https://github.com/winfunc/opcode/blob/main/README.md

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