Free · Open Source · Windows & macOS

Claude Code One click.
In the terminal.

ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI installs and configures Claude Code on Windows and macOS. No VS Code, no browser, no setup guides.

📥 Download for Windows 🍎 Download for macOS ⭐ GitHub
ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI
$ claudecode-launchpad --install
⏳ Installing Claude Code and dependencies...
✓ Node.js detected
✓ Claude Code installed
✓ Git installed
✓ Status bar configured

claude> שלום! איך אפשר לעזור לך היום?

~2 min

Full installation time

1 click

From zero to Claude Code

$0

Free. Open source

100%

Native Claude Code experience

// The Problem

Getting Claude Code running
used to be a nightmare.

❌

VS Code

Heavy, cluttered interface. Extra UI layers. Claude Code doesn't work there the way it was meant to.

❌

Browser

Give up Claude Code entirely and use regular chat. Lose all the power of the tool.

❌

Setup Guides

45 minutes of pain. Manual installs, dependencies, configs. Most people get stuck halfway.

❌

No visibility into context or usage

No way to know you're running low on context until Claude starts forgetting — or that you've hit your usage limit until it stops mid-task.

// The Solution

What ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI does

📦

One-click install

Installs Node.js, Git, and Claude Code automatically. Re-running updates Claude Code to the latest version.

📊

Live Status Bar

Two-line bar at the bottom of the terminal. Line 1: model, context bar, token count, duration, path. Line 2: session and weekly usage bars with time until reset. Color-coded — green, yellow, red.

🎨

Modern Interface

Light blue terminal theme with Windows Terminal integration. Clean, readable, not a black screen with green text.

⚡

Native Experience

Keeps Claude Code as-is — no extra UI layers, no heavy code editors. The experience Anthropic designed.

🖥️

Windows & macOS

Native installers for both platforms. NSIS on Windows, .pkg on macOS. No WSL, no virtual machines.

🔓

Open Source

Everything is transparent on GitHub. Review, improve, contribute. No surprises.

// live status bar preview

claude> Help me refactor this module
MyProject | Sonnet 4.6 | Context █████░░░░░ 51% | total tokens:284K | duration:24:13 | C:\Users\Me\MyProject
  Session ████████░░ 77% resets in 4h15m  |  Weekly ██░░░░░░░░ 16% resets in 6d18h
// Why Terminal

Claude Code was built for the terminal

That's where it's best

Claude Code in the terminal is not the same as in VS Code. It's faster, cleaner, with no layers slowing it down.

Anyone who's worked with both knows the difference. ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI gives you that experience — with Hebrew.

  • Faster performance
  • Clean interface without distractions
  • Full control over the tool
  • The experience Anthropic's developers designed
Terminal
Fast
VS Code
Medium
Browser
Other

⚠️ Full Transparency

  • Requires a Claude Pro or Team subscription to use Claude Code.
  • The installer may close open terminal windows during setup.
// Installation & Setup

Get running in 2 minutes

1
~30 seconds

Download and run as Administrator

Download ClaudeCode_Launchpad_CLI_Setup.exe from the button above. Right-click it → Run as administrator. The installer wizard opens.

2
~1 minute

Follow the wizard

Choose your response language, check the optional light-blue theme, and let the installer handle the rest — Node.js, Git, Claude Code, and the status bar are all set up automatically.

💡 The installer skips anything already installed. Re-running it later updates Claude Code to the latest version.
3
~30 seconds

Launch from the desktop shortcut

Double-click ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI on your desktop. A folder picker appears — choose the project folder you want to work in. Claude Code opens there instantly.

💡 You can also right-click any folder in Explorer → Open with ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI to jump straight in.
4
First launch only

Log in to Claude

On first launch Claude Code asks you to authenticate. Follow the prompt — it opens a browser tab to log in with your Claude account (Pro, Max, or Team required). After that, you start directly every time.

1
~30 seconds

Download the .pkg installer

Click Download for macOS above. You'll land on the GitHub releases page — download ClaudeCode_Launchpad_CLI_Setup_v*.pkg.

2
~1 minute

Allow the unsigned installer

macOS blocks unsigned packages by default. Here's how to get past it:

① Double-click the .pkg — macOS shows "cannot be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software." Close the alert.

② Open → System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll to the bottom, and click Allow Anyway next to the blocked installer.

③ Double-click the .pkg again and click Open in the confirmation dialog.

④ Enter your Mac password when prompted — admin access is needed to install Homebrew, Node.js, Git, and Claude Code.

💡 The installer downloads everything fresh from the internet — no binaries are bundled. An internet connection is required.
3
~1 minute

Wait for installation to finish

The script installs Homebrew, Node.js, Git, and Claude Code automatically. You'll see progress in the installer window. No extra clicks needed.

4
~30 seconds

Open Terminal and start Claude

Open Terminal (Finder → Applications → Utilities → Terminal). Type claude and press Enter.

💡 Opening a specific folder: Drag any folder from Finder into the Terminal window — the path is inserted automatically with spaces escaped. Prefix it with cd and press Enter, then run claude.
5
First launch only

Log in to Claude

On first launch Claude Code asks you to authenticate. Follow the prompt — it opens a browser tab to log in with your Claude account (Pro, Max, or Team required). After that, claude in Terminal is all you need.

// Comparison

Which Claude is right for you?

ClaudeCode CLI Pack

A quick comparison of all Claude work environments — Chat, Cowork, Desktop, VS Code, and Terminal. Find the right fit for your workflow.

Criterion Claude Chat Claude Cowork Claude Code
Desktop / App		 Claude Code
in VS Code		 Claude Code
in Terminal
Who it's for Everyone Non-technical users or those who prefer guided work Beginners.
Desktop: easier for folder work
App: quick and simple		 Developers Advanced users and developers
How you work Q&A Performs tasks on screen Desktop: pick a folder and describe what you need
App: describe and run		 Describe and run inside the editor Describe and run from the terminal
File access Only attachments What you approve Desktop: broad access to selected folder/session, per permissions
App: broad per approval		 Mostly within the open project, with manual extension Full access per environment permissions
Speed Instant Slower Normal usually Normal to load-dependent Faster
Lightness Light Heavy on UI Heavy on UI Heavy on UI Generally lighter
Stability Browser-dependent App-dependent App-dependent 2 failure points: extension + editor CLI-only dependency
Recovery Weak (history only) Medium (app-dependent) Weak - loses context, must re-select folder Good - autosave + tabs Excellent - saves commands and files, auto-resumes
Workspace Normal Normal Desktop: separate window
App: inside the app		 Inside VS Code, takes editor space Terminal window
Tool installation No No Desktop: Yes
App: No		 Possible, but sometimes installs in remote env Yes
Multiple sessions No No Yes Possible, varying convenience Yes
Agent teams No No Not a core focus Partial support Great fit
Automations No No Less suitable Partially suitable Great fit
When to choose Questions, summaries Screen & software tasks Desktop: folder + session work
App: quick and simple use		 If you want Claude inside a code editor If you want speed, control, and full automation
// FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from Claude Code in VS Code? ▼

Claude Code in VS Code runs inside a heavy code editor with a cluttered interface. ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI runs Claude Code in a clean terminal — the way it was built to work. Faster, simpler, no extra layers.

Do I need to know how to code? ▼

No. The installer handles everything. You just download, run, and start typing in Hebrew. No prior technical experience needed.

Can I change what language Claude responds in? ▼

Yes. Edit config.txt (Windows: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Kivun\config.txt — macOS: re-run claude and set it there) and change RESPONSE_LANGUAGE=english to any language — Hebrew, Arabic, Persian, Spanish, French, and 20+ others. Claude will respond in that language from the next launch.

Can I resume where I left off? ▼

When the folder picker appears, cancel it, type your path, and you'll be prompted for flags — just type what you need and press Enter. Useful ones: -c to resume your last session, --model claude-opus-4-6 to pick a specific model, --verbose to see everything Claude is doing. To make a flag permanent on every launch, add it to config.txt as CLAUDE_FLAGS=-c.

What if I already have Node.js or Claude Code installed? ▼

The installer checks what's already installed and skips what it doesn't need. It also updates Claude Code to the latest version.

Where's the code? Can I trust it? ▼

Everything is open on GitHub. You can read every line of code, see what the installer does, and contribute improvements. Nothing hidden.

What is the status bar? ▼

The status bar is two lines at the bottom of the terminal. Line 1 shows your project name, model, context usage (progress bar), total tokens, session duration, and full path. Line 2 shows your session and weekly token usage with progress bars and time until each resets. Everything is color-coded — green below 50%, yellow 50–79%, red 80%+.

Ready to start?

Claude Code in the terminal, in 2 minutes.

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