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Overview
Desktop application for managing Claude Code AI coding agent workspaces, providing chat, terminal access, and Git integration for code development.
Installation
npm startEnvironment Variables
- ANTHROPIC_API_KEY
- CLAUDE_CODE_MODE
Security Notes
The application is an Electron desktop application designed for developers, requiring access to the file system, Git, and a terminal (via `node-pty`). These operations inherently carry risk, but the codebase implements several mitigating controls: 1. IPC communication is exposed via `contextBridge` in the preload script, limiting renderer process access to Node.js APIs. 2. Critical actions like executing commands (e.g., Bash) or modifying files require explicit user approval via a `PermissionActionDisplay` dialog before execution. 3. API keys are stored in a configuration file managed by the main Electron process, which is more secure than client-side `localStorage`. 4. The application uses standard libraries for Git operations (`simple-git`) and terminal emulation (`node-pty`). 5. Auto-updates are managed by `electron-updater`, assuming trusted update sources (e.g., GitHub releases). The main risk lies in the powerful nature of the tool, where user-approved actions can lead to system changes.
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