What it does
Claude Code is Anthropic's AI coding assistant, which normally runs in a text-only terminal window. opcode wraps it in a desktop app with menus and windows.
You can browse your projects and past sessions, create custom AI agents with their own instructions and run them in the background. A dashboard tracks how much you're spending and using, and you can manage tool connections (MCP servers) and save checkpoints of your work.
The README notes that it is an independent project and is not affiliated with Anthropic.
Who it's for
Developers who use Claude Code and prefer a visual interface.
Can I use it without coding?
Developers only. Ready-made downloads aren't published yet, so it has to be built from source. It also needs Claude Code installed. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
- Runs on
- Mac, Windows, Linux
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Sends what you give it to an online service
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Install Claude Code first.
- Ready-made downloads are not published yet, so the app must be built from its source code.
- Launch opcode and it will find your Claude Code projects automatically.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (AGPL-3.0): Free to use; if you run a changed version as an online service, you must share your source code.
- What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
- More on staying safe