Claudia: Elevate Your Claude Code Experience to New Heights

Are you tired of the cumbersome command-line operations when using Claude Code? Do you find it difficult to intuitively manage projects and sessions? Fear not—Claudia is here to revolutionize your experience. Claudia is a powerful desktop application tailored for Claude Code, akin to a super visualization plugin for Claude Code. Built with Tauri 2, it boasts an aesthetically pleasing and practical interface, making your interaction with Claude Code more intuitive and efficient.

I. What is Claudia?

Claudia is more than just a tool; it’s your command center for Claude Code. It bridges the gap between the command-line tool and a visual experience, transforming AI-assisted development into a more intuitive and productive process. Whether you’re a developer, content creator, or simply someone leveraging Claude Code for daily tasks, Claudia can significantly enhance your workflow.

II. What Can Claudia Do for You?

A. Effortless Project and Session Management

  1. Visual Project Browser: Claudia provides a visual project browser that allows you to easily navigate through all your Claude Code projects stored in the ~/.claude/projects/ directory. Imagine having all your projects neatly organized and accessible at a glance—this is precisely what the visual project browser offers.
  2. Session History: Never lose track of past sessions again. Claudia meticulously records every session, enabling you to view and resume them with full context. This means you can pick up right where you left off without wasting time recalling previous details.
  3. Smart Search: As your projects and sessions accumulate, finding specific ones can become challenging. Claudia’s smart search feature acts like a thoughtful assistant, quickly locating what you need and saving you valuable time.
  4. Session Insights: Gain instant insights into your sessions by viewing the first message, timestamps, and metadata. This feature provides a quick overview of your sessions, helping you decide which ones to prioritize.

B. Create Custom CC Agents

  1. Custom AI Agents: With Claudia, you can design AI agents tailored to your specific needs. Whether you require an agent for code review or one for generating creative copy, you can customize system prompts and behaviors to build agents perfectly suited to your tasks.
  2. Agent Library: Over time, you can develop a collection of purpose-built agents for various tasks. This agent library becomes a treasure trove of tools, ready to assist you in different scenarios.
  3. Background Execution: These agents operate in separate processes, ensuring they don’t disrupt your ongoing tasks. This allows for seamless background execution, keeping your workflow smooth and uninterrupted.
  4. Execution History: Claudia keeps a detailed record of all agent activities, including logs and performance metrics. This feature enables you to review and analyze agent performance, helping you refine and optimize their functionality.

C. Usage Analytics Dashboard for Informed Decisions

  1. Cost Tracking: Monitor your Claude API usage costs in real-time. Claudia breaks down costs by model, project, and date, providing granular insights to help you manage your budget effectively.
  2. Token Analytics: Dive deep into token usage data. Analyze token consumption across models, projects, and time periods to identify trends and optimize resource allocation.
  3. Visual Charts: Claudia’s visually appealing charts simplify complex data. These charts illustrate usage trends and patterns, making it easier to understand and communicate your data.
  4. Data Export: Need to share usage data with your finance team or conduct further analysis? Claudia allows you to easily export data in various formats to meet your accounting and analytical needs.

D. MCP Server Management Made Easy

  1. Server Registry: Manage all your Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers from a centralized interface. This feature provides a comprehensive overview of your servers, making it easy to keep track of them.
  2. Easy Configuration: Adding servers is a breeze with Claudia. You can manually input server details or import existing configurations. Additionally, you can seamlessly import server settings from Claude Desktop, ensuring continuity across platforms.
  3. Connection Testing: Before putting servers into use, test their connectivity to avoid potential issues. This proactive approach ensures smooth operations and minimizes downtime.

E. Timeline and Checkpoints for Seamless Work Continuity

  1. Session Version Control: Create checkpoints at any point in your coding session. These checkpoints act as snapshots of your session at different stages, providing a safety net for your work.
  2. Visual Timeline: Browse through your session history with a visual timeline. This intuitive interface allows you to see how your session has evolved over time, giving you a clear picture of your progress.
  3. One-Click Checkpoint Restoration: Accidentally made a mistake or want to revert to a previous state? With one click, you can restore your session to any checkpoint. This feature eliminates the frustration of having to redo work and allows you to quickly get back on track.
  4. Session Forking: Create new branches from existing checkpoints to explore different ideas or approaches without affecting the original session. The diff viewer highlights the differences between checkpoints, ensuring you’re always aware of changes.

F. Efficient CLAUDE.md Management

  1. Built-in Editor: Edit CLAUDE.md files directly within Claudia. This eliminates the need to switch between applications, streamlining your workflow and enhancing productivity.
  2. Live Preview: See your markdown rendered in real-time as you edit. This WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) feature allows you to immediately see how your content will appear, making it easier to format and refine your work.
  3. Project Scanner: Claudia’s project scanner automatically locates all CLAUDE.md files in your projects. This ensures you never miss an important file and can quickly access the documentation you need.
  4. Syntax Highlighting: With full markdown support and syntax highlighting, CLAUDE.md files are more readable and visually appealing. This feature enhances the editing experience and makes it easier to identify and correct errors.

III. Getting Started with Claudia

A. Installation Process

  1. Prerequisites: Before installing Claudia, ensure you have the Claude Code CLI installed. You can download it from the official Claude website.

  2. Download Link: For the Mac version of Claudia, visit the following link: https://github.com/GoJam11/claudia – macos/releases. However, please note that the release executables mentioned in the text are not yet available. Stay tuned for updates.

  3. Building from Source (For Tech Enthusiasts)

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      System Requirements: Your operating system should be Windows 10/11, macOS 11+, or Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+). A minimum of 4GB RAM (8GB recommended) and at least 1GB of free storage space are required.

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      Required Tools: Install Rust (version 1.70.0 or higher), Bun (latest version), Git, and ensure the Claude Code CLI is installed and available in the PATH environment variable.

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      Build Steps:

      • ☾ Clone the repository by running the command git clone https://github.com/getAsterisk/claudia.git, then navigate to the cloned repository directory with cd claudia.
      • ☾ Install frontend dependencies using bun install.
      • ☾ Build the application. For development mode (with hot reload), use bun run tauri dev. For a production build, run bun run tauri build. The built executable will be located in the following directories:

        • ☾ For Linux and macOS: src - tauri/target/release/bundle/
        • ☾ For Windows: src - tauri/target/release/bundle/
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      Platform-Specific Build Options: Various build options are available, such as debug builds, unbundled builds, and universal binaries for macOS (Intel + Apple Silicon). You can choose the appropriate commands based on your needs.

  4. Common Build Issues and Solutions

    • ☾ If you encounter a “cargo not found” error, it likely means Rust is not properly installed or the ~/.cargo/bin directory is not added to the PATH environment variable. Run source ~/.cargo/env or restart your terminal to resolve the issue.
    • ☾ On Linux systems, a “webkit2gtk not found” error can be addressed by installing the webkit2gtk development packages listed earlier. If you’re using a newer Ubuntu version, you may need to install libwebkit2gtk - 4.0 - dev.
    • ☾ Windows users facing a “MSVC not found” error should install Visual Studio Build Tools with C++ support and restart their terminal after installation.
    • ☾ If you see a “claude command not found” error, verify that the Claude Code CLI is correctly installed and available in the PATH environment variable. You can test this by running claude --version.
    • ☾ If the build fails due to “out of memory,” try reducing the number of parallel build jobs by running cargo build - j 2, or close other memory-intensive applications.

  5. Verifying the Build: After completing the build process, you can verify the application’s functionality by directly running the generated executable. On Linux and macOS, use ./src - tauri/target/release/claudia, and on Windows, use ./src - tauri/target/release/claudia.exe.

B. Usage Method

  1. Launching Claudia: Once installed, open the application to access the welcome screen. You can choose to start with CC Agents or CC Projects.
  2. First-Time Setup: Claudia will automatically detect your ~/.claude directory, eliminating the need for manual configuration.
  3. Managing Projects: In the “CC Projects” section, select a project to view its sessions. Each session displays the first message and timestamp, allowing you to easily choose whether to resume a previous session or start a new one.
  4. Creating Agents: Navigate to “CC Agents” and click “Create Agent” to begin the configuration process. Set the agent’s name, icon, and system prompt, select the appropriate Claude model, configure file read/write and network access permissions, and then execute the agent to perform tasks on your project.
  5. Viewing Usage: Go to “Menu → Usage Dashboard → View Analytics” to monitor costs by model, project, and date. You can also export data for report generation. In the future, look forward to the addition of usage alert features.

IV. Claudia’s Technical Architecture and Development Environment

A. Technology Stack

  1. Frontend: Claudia’s frontend is powered by a combination of React 18, TypeScript, and Vite 6. These technologies deliver a smooth and rich user interface experience while ensuring code maintainability and ease of development.
  2. Backend: The backend leverages Rust and Tauri 2. Rust’s high performance and security features ensure stable and efficient backend operations, while Tauri provides excellent support for desktop application development, enabling seamless integration of frontend and backend components.
  3. UI Framework: Tailwind CSS v4 and shadcn/ui are employed to create a visually appealing and consistent user interface. Tailwind CSS is a versatile utility CSS framework, and shadcn/ui is a component library based on Tailwind, further enhancing development efficiency.
  4. Database: SQLite (via the rusqlite library) is used for lightweight and easy-to-integrate data storage. It efficiently manages data such as projects, sessions, and agent configurations.
  5. Package Manager: Bun is utilized for efficient dependency management in frontend development, accelerating the development and build processes.

B. Project Structure

Claudia’s project structure is well-organized, consisting of several key components:

  1. The src/ directory houses the React frontend, including UI components (components/), API clients and utilities (lib/), and static assets (assets/).
  2. The src - tauri/ directory contains the Rust backend. Within src/, the commands/ subdirectory handles Tauri commands, checkpoint/ manages timelines, and process/ oversees process management. A dedicated tests/ directory stores Rust test cases.
  3. The public/ directory stores public static resources.

This structure facilitates code navigation, development, testing, and maintenance for developers.

C. Development Commands

  1. Starting the Development Server: Use the command bun run tauri dev to launch the development server with hot reload functionality. This allows you to instantly see the effects of code changes during development.
  2. Running the Frontend Only: If you wish to focus solely on frontend development, use the command bun run dev. This is particularly useful for debugging frontend interfaces and interaction logic.
  3. Type Checking: Execute bunx tsc --noEmit to perform type checking on TypeScript code, ensuring type correctness and reducing runtime errors.
  4. Running Rust Tests: Navigate to the src - tauri directory and run cargo test to execute Rust test cases, verifying the correctness of backend logic.
  5. Code Formatting: Within the src - tauri directory, run cargo fmt to format the code according to Rust’s style guidelines, ensuring consistent code style.

V. Claudia’s Security Features

When using various tools, security and privacy are paramount. Claudia excels in this regard with several robust security features:

  1. Process Isolation: Each agent runs in a separate process, preventing issues or attacks in one process from affecting others. This enhances system stability and reliability.
  2. Granular Permission Control: You can configure file read/write and network access permissions for each agent. This ensures agents only access the resources necessary for their operations, reducing security risks.
  3. Local Data Storage: All data is stored locally on your device, eliminating the risk of data being uploaded to the cloud or third-party servers. This ensures your privacy is protected.
  4. No Data Collection or Tracking: Claudia does not collect or track user data. Unlike some other applications that gather user behavior data for advertising or commercial purposes, Claudia prioritizes your privacy, allowing you to use it with confidence.

VI. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question 1: Which operating systems does Claudia support?

Answer: Claudia supports mainstream operating systems, including Windows 10/11, macOS 11+, and Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+). This means you can install and use Claudia regardless of whether you’re on Windows, macOS, or Linux, enhancing your Claude Code experience across different platforms.

Question 2: Do I need advanced programming skills to use Claudia?

Answer: Not at all. While Claudia is a powerful tool, its user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly. Basic project and session management, as well as using pre-configured agents, require minimal programming knowledge. However, if you’re interested in creating complex custom agents or delving deeper into development, having some programming skills will be beneficial.

Question 3: Is Claudia free software?

Answer: Yes. Claudia is released under the AGPL License, which means it’s open-source software. You can freely use, modify, and distribute it. However, the AGPL license requires that any modified versions of the software must also be open-sourced and comply with the same license terms. Feel free to use Claudia according to the license agreement without any cost.

Question 4: Will Claudia introduce more features in the future?

Answer: Given its current functionality and architectural foundation, Claudia has significant potential for future expansion. Possible new features include usage alerts, additional agent templates, and integration with other development tools. Its robust infrastructure makes it easy for developers to continuously add new capabilities, so there’s much to look forward to.

VII. Acknowledgments

Claudia is brought to you by the dedicated team at Asterisk, with the support of excellent technologies like Tauri and Claude. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement while using Claudia, please visit https://github.com/getAsterisk/claudia/issues to provide feedback. We hope Claudia becomes an indispensable tool in your Claude Code workflow, making your development, content creation, and other tasks more efficient and enjoyable.