Claude Code ChatInWindows

Claude Code GUI / ChatUI for VS Code

Claude Code ChatUI is a full-featured GUI extension for Claude Code CLI in VS Code and Cursor. Works natively on Windows (no WSL required) and macOS. Supports both official Anthropic accounts and third-party API providers with GUI configuration. Key features: MCP plugin management, Skills system, Hooks system, real-time token & cost tracking, AI Assistant integration (Gemini + Grok), and multi-language UI (English, 简体中文, 繁體中文). Actively maintained with 236+ commits.

🌐 Languages: English | 简体中文 | 繁體中文

Why This Extension?

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📅 Recent Updates

See CHANGELOG.md for full details.

🚀 Quick Start

Step 1: Environment Setup

1. Install Git for Windows (includes Git Bash)
2. Install Node.js (LTS version recommended, ≥ 18)
3. Open PowerShell as Administrator and set environment variable:

4. Restart your computer (required for changes to take effect)

Step 2: Install Claude Code CLI

After restarting, open a new terminal window:

⚠️ VPN Users: Please ensure TUN mode is enabled throughout the installation and usage process, otherwise you may not be able to connect to Claude services.

Step 3: Log in to Claude Code

Using Official Account

A browser window will open for authorization. Log in and copy the token back to the terminal.

Using 🔑 Third-Party API

If you're using a third-party API, configure it in the extension:

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+C to open the chat interface
2. Click the settings button ⚙️ in the top right corner
3. Check "Use Custom API Endpoint"
4. Enter your API key in the API Key field (e.g., sk-ant-xxxxxxxxxx)
5. Enter the API address in the Base URL field (e.g., https://v3.codesome.cn)
6. Settings are saved automatically. "Settings updated successfully" confirms the configuration

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