CodePilot
A desktop GUI for Claude Code β chat, code, and manage projects visually. Built with Electron + Next.js.
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CodePilot
A multi-model AI agent desktop client -- connect any AI provider, extend with MCP & skills, control from your phone, and let your assistant learn your workflow.
Download | Quick Start | Documentation | Contributing | Community
Download
| Platform | Download | Architecture |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | Apple Silicon (.dmg) Β· Intel (.dmg) | arm64 / x64 |
| Windows | Installer (.exe) | x64 + arm64 |
| Linux | AppImage Β· .deb Β· .rpm | x64 + arm64 |
Or visit the Releases page for all versions.
Why CodePilot
Multi-provider, one interface
Connect to 17+ AI providers out of the box. Switch providers and models mid-conversation without losing context.
| Category | Providers |
|---|---|
| Direct API | Anthropic, OpenRouter |
| Cloud platforms | AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI |
| Chinese AI providers | Zhipu GLM (CN/Global), Kimi, Moonshot, MiniMax (CN/Global), Volcengine Ark (Doubao), Xiaomi MiMo, Aliyun Bailian (Qwen) |
| Local & self-hosted | Ollama, LiteLLM |
| Custom | Any Anthropic-compatible or OpenAI-compatible endpoint |
| Media | Google Gemini (image generation) |
Beyond coding β a full AI agent
CodePilot started as a coding tool but has grown into a general-purpose AI agent desktop:
- Assistant Workspace β Persona files, persistent memory, onboarding flows, and daily check-ins. Your assistant learns your preferences and adapts over time.
- Generative UI β AI can create interactive dashboards, charts, and visual widgets rendered live in-app.
- Remote Bridge β Connect to Telegram, Feishu, Discord, QQ, and WeChat. Send messages from your phone, get responses on your desktop.
- MCP + Skills β Add MCP servers (stdio / sse / http) with runtime monitoring. Define reusable skills or install from the skills.sh marketplace.
- Media Studio β AI image generation with batch tasks, gallery, and tagging.
- Task Scheduler β Schedule recurring tasks with cron expressions or intervals.
Built for daily use
- Pause, resume, and rewind sessions to any checkpoint
- Split-screen dual sessions side by side
- Track token usage and costs with daily charts
- Import Claude Code CLI session history
- Dark / Light theme toggle
- English + Chinese interface
Quick Start
Path A: Download a release (most users)
- Download the installer for your platform from the Download section above
- Launch CodePilot
- Configure a Provider in Settings > Providers β add your API key for any supported provider
- Start a conversation
Note: Installing the Claude Code CLI (
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code) unlocks additional capabilities like direct file editing, terminal commands, and git operations. It is recommended but not required for basic chat.
Path B: Build from source (developers)
| Prerequisite | Minimum version |
|---|---|
| Node.js | 18+ |
| npm | 9+ (ships with Node 18) |
git clone https://github.com/op7418/CodePilot.git
cd CodePilot
npm install
npm run dev # browser mode at http://localhost:3000
# -- or --
npm run electron:dev # full desktop app
Core Capabilities
Conversation & Interaction
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| Interaction modes | Code / Plan / Ask |
| Reasoning effort | Low / Medium / High / Max + Thinking mode |
| Permission control | Default / Full Access, per-action approval |
| Session control | Pause, resume, rewind to checkpoint, archive |
| Model switching | Change model mid-conversation |
| Split screen | Side-by-side dual sessions |
| Attachments | Files and images with multimodal vision support |
| Slash commands | /help /clear /cost /compact /doctor /review and more |
Extensions & Integrations
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| Providers | 17+ providers: Anthropic, OpenRouter, Bedrock, Vertex, Zhipu GLM, Kimi, Moonshot, MiniMax, Volcengine, MiMo, Bailian, Ollama, LiteLLM, custom endpoints |
| MCP servers | stdio / sse / http, runtime status monitoring |
| Skills | Custom / project / global skills, skills.sh marketplace |
| Bridge | Telegram / Feishu / Discord / QQ / WeChat remote control |
| CLI import | Import Claude Code CLI .jsonl session history |
| Image generation | Gemini image gen, batch tasks, gallery |
Data & Workspace
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| Assistant Workspace | Persona files (soul.md, user.md, claude.md, memory.md), onboarding, daily check-ins, persistent memory |
| Generative UI | AI-created interactive dashboards and visual widgets |
| File browser | Project file tree with syntax-highlighted preview |
| Git panel | Status, branches, commits, worktree management |
| Usage analytics | Token counts, cost estimates, daily usage charts |
| Task scheduler | Cron-based and interval scheduling with persistence |
| Local storage | SQLite (WAL mode), all data stays on your machine |
| i18n | English + Chinese |
| Themes | Dark / Light, one-click toggle |
First Launch
- Configure a Provider β Go to Settings > Providers and add credentials for the provider you want to use. CodePilot includes presets for all major providers β just pick one and enter your API key.
- Create a conversation β Pick a working directory, select a mode (Code / Plan / Ask), and choose a model.
- Set up Assistant Workspace (optional) β Go to Settings > Assistant, choose a workspace directory, and enable Onboarding. CodePilot creates
soul.md,user.md,claude.md, andmemory.mdat the workspace root. - Add MCP servers (optional) β Go to the MCP page in the sidebar to add and manage MCP servers. Custom skills are managed on the separate Skills page.
- Install Claude Code CLI (optional) β For advanced features like file editing and terminal commands, install the CLI:
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
Platform & Installation Notes
macOS builds are code-signed with a Developer ID certificate but not notarized, so Gatekeeper may still prompt on first launch. Windows and Linux builds are unsigned.
macOS: Gatekeeper warning on first launch
Option 1 -- Right-click CodePilot.app in Finder > Open > confirm.
Option 2 -- System Settings > Privacy & Security > scroll to Security > click Open Anyway.
Option 3 -- Run in Terminal:
xattr -cr /Applications/CodePilot.app
Windows: SmartScreen blocks the installer
Option 1 -- Click "More info" on the SmartScreen dialog, then "Run anyway".
Option 2 -- Settings > Apps > Advanced app settings > set App Install Control to allow apps from anywhere.
Documentation
π Full documentation: English | δΈζ
Getting started:
- Quick Start -- Download or build from source
- First Launch -- Provider setup, workspace configuration
- Installation Guide -- Detailed setup instructions
User guides:
- Providers -- Configuring AI providers and custom endpoints
- MCP Servers -- Adding and managing Model Context Protocol servers
- Skills -- Custom skills, project skills, and the skills.sh marketplace
- Bridge -- Remote control via Telegram, Feishu, Discord, QQ, WeChat
- Assistant Workspace -- Persona files, onboarding, memory, daily check-ins
- FAQ -- Common issues and solutions
Developer docs:
- ARCHITECTURE.md -- Architecture, tech stack, directory structure, data flow
- docs/handover/ -- Design decisions and handover documents
- docs/exec-plans/ -- Execution plans and tech debt tracker
FAQ
Do I need the Claude Code CLI?
No. You can use CodePilot with any supported provider (OpenRouter, Zhipu GLM, Volcengine, Ollama, etc.) without the Claude Code CLI. The CLI is only needed if you want Claude to directly edit files, run terminal commands, or use git operations on your machine. For chat and assistant features, just configure a provider and start a conversation.
Configured a Provider but no models appear
Verify the API key is valid and the endpoint is reachable. Some providers (Bedrock, Vertex) require additional environment variables or IAM configuration beyond the API key. Use the built-in diagnostics (Settings > Providers > Run Diagnostics) to check connectivity.
What is the difference between npm run dev and npm run electron:dev?
npm run dev starts only the Next.js dev server -- you use CodePilot in your browser at http://localhost:3000. npm run electron:dev starts both Next.js and the Electron shell, giving you the full desktop app experience with native window controls.
Where are the Assistant Workspace files?
When you set up a workspace, CodePilot creates four Markdown files at the workspace root directory: soul.md (personality), user.md (user profile), claude.md (rules), and memory.md (long-term notes). State tracking (onboarding progress, check-in dates) is stored in the .assistant/ subdirectory. Daily memories go to memory/daily/.
Bridge requires additional setup per platform
Each Bridge channel (Telegram, Feishu, Discord, QQ, WeChat) requires its own bot token or app credentials. Go to the Bridge page in the sidebar to configure channels. You will need to create a bot on the target platform first and provide the token to CodePilot.
Community
Scan the QR code to join the WeChat user group for discussions, feedback, and updates.
- GitHub Issues -- Bug reports and feature requests
- GitHub Discussions -- Questions and general discussion
Contributing
- Fork the repository and create a feature branch
npm installandnpm run electron:devto develop locally- Run
npm run testbefore opening a PR - Submit a PR against
mainwith a clear description
Keep PRs focused -- one feature or fix per pull request.
Development commands
npm run dev # Next.js dev server (browser)
npm run electron:dev # Full Electron app (dev mode)
npm run build # Production build
npm run electron:build # Build Electron distributable
npm run electron:pack:mac # macOS DMG (arm64 + x64)
npm run electron:pack:win # Windows NSIS installer
npm run electron:pack:linux # Linux AppImage, deb, rpm
CI/CD: Pushing a v* tag triggers a full multi-platform build and creates a GitHub Release automatically.
Notes:
- Electron forks a Next.js standalone server on
127.0.0.1with a random free port - Chat data is stored in
~/.codepilot/codepilot.db(dev mode:./data/) - SQLite uses WAL mode for fast concurrent reads
License
Business Source License 1.1 (BSL-1.1)
- Personal / academic / non-profit use: free and unrestricted
- Commercial use: requires a separate license β contact @op7418 on X
- Change date: 2029-03-16 β after which the code converts to Apache 2.0