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Claude Code, Delivered.
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The professional desktop suite that handles Node.js, Git, and environment configuration in one click. Stop configuring. Start coding.

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ClaudeCode CLI Pack - the professional desktop suite

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1,127+ downloads 27+ GitHub stars 1-click install Windows · Linux · macOS Open source · MIT

~2 min

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LTR

ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI

Pick if you work in English or any LTR language.

Zero-to-Claude in about a minute. Bundles Node.js, Git, Claude Code, a Windows Terminal theme, a live status bar, and a folder picker. Fastest startup (~2 s).

Folder picker dialog (v2.6.3) - same UI in both projects: folder selection up top, an Advanced options toggle that hides model/flags/startup-cmds/env-vars by default, and a yellow Update-available banner that checks GitHub on launch and offers a one-click Download button

📥 Windows 🍎 macOS

How to install (Windows) 1. Right-click ClaudeCode_Launchpad_CLI_Setup.exe and choose Run as administrator.
2. If Windows shows "Windows protected your PC", click More info → Run anyway (the installer is unsigned). If Smart App Control blocks it, set it to Off in Start, then re-run.
3. Follow the wizard, it auto-detects what's already installed and sets up Node.js, Git, Claude Code, the terminal theme and status bar (a few minutes).
4. Launch from the desktop shortcut, pick a folder, and log in to Claude on first run.
macOS: open the .pkg; if it's blocked, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway.

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Windows 10/11 · macOS 12+

RTL + BiDi

Kivun Terminal

For developers working in Hebrew, Arabic, Persian, Urdu, or any of 8 other RTL languages.

Hebrew text right-aligns where it belongs, and English words, file paths, or code mixed inside a Hebrew sentence land at the correct position in the sentence - not pushed to the wrong edge. One installer, one click, ready to go.

Pick a folder before launching, set default flags once and forget about them, see your model and usage at a glance.

Folder picker dialog (v1.4.8) - same UI in both projects: folder selection up top, an Advanced options toggle that hides model/flags/startup-cmds/env-vars by default, and a yellow Update-available banner that checks GitHub on launch and offers a one-click Download button

📥 Windows 🐧 Linux

⚠️ Install in this exact order (Windows) 1. Right-click the downloaded Kivun_Terminal_Setup.exe and choose Run as administrator. Do not just double-click it - this is the step people miss.
2. Windows will warn that the app is unsigned, this is expected. If you see "Windows protected your PC", click More info then Run anyway. If instead you see "Smart App Control blocked an app", open Start → Smart App Control → Off, then run the file again.
3. It installs Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and then asks you to reboot. Reboot, then run the same file again with right-click → Run as administrator to finish.
4. This second run installs everything and takes about 5 to 15 minutes. The progress bar may sit still for several minutes during the download, that is normal. It is done only when it shows Installation Complete with a Finish button, leave the window open until then.

Good to know once it's running: to copy text, select it and press Ctrl+Shift+C (or right-click → Copy), plain Ctrl+C does not copy in a terminal, it stops the running command. Paste with Ctrl+Shift+V. Copied Hebrew keeps its correct order. The colored words in Claude's replies are normal formatting (bold, headings, code), not a bug. To change the font: menu (top-right) → Edit Current Profile → Appearance → Select Font.

View source on GitHub

Windows (WSL2) · Linux (apt/dnf/pacman/zypper)

macOS: Kivun Terminal does not currently support macOS. No native Mac terminal renders mixed Hebrew + English correctly today (Apple Terminal lacks BiDi, iTerm2 mirrors Hebrew, WezTerm's BiDi shaping is broken). For Mac users, the LTR Launchpad CLI on the left works on Mac if you don't need Hebrew.

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The Solution

Everything you need, nothing you don't

⚙️

Auto-Environment

Node.js, Git, and every CLI dependency pre-configured on Windows and macOS. Eliminate environment drift and onboarding bottlenecks - a single installer brings every teammate to the same baseline.

🖱️

Visual Launcher

Forget cd. Pick your project folder from a GUI and Claude Code opens exactly where you need it.

📌

Persistent Workflow

Desktop shortcut, taskbar pinning, and a live status bar that keeps model, context, and session usage on screen.

🔍

Open & Auditable

MIT licensed. Installer scripts are plain text - audit every line before it touches your machine. No telemetry, no hidden services, no surprises. Re-running the installer is a clean in-place upgrade to the latest Claude Code release.

// live status bar preview

claude> Help me refactor this module

Session ████████░░ 77% resets in 4h15m | Weekly ██░░░░░░░░ 16% resets in 6d18h

Installation & Setup

Get running in 2 minutes

~30 seconds

Download and run as Administrator

Download the installer (.exe) from the button above. Right-click the file you downloaded → Run as administrator. The installer wizard opens.

~1 minute

Follow the wizard

Choose your response language, check the optional light-blue theme, and let the installer handle the rest - the installer takes care of all dependencies and the status bar automatically.

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

~30 seconds

Launch from the desktop shortcut

Double-click the desktop shortcut the installer created. 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 the app to jump straight in.

~30 seconds

Download the .pkg installer

Click macOS above. You'll land on the GitHub releases page - download the .pkg installer.

~1 minute

Allow the unsigned installer

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

① Double-click the downloaded .pkg file (usually in Downloads). macOS will show a warning that the file "cannot be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software."

② Close the security warning dialog.

③ Click the Apple menu ( in the top-left corner of your screen) → System Settings → Privacy & Security.

④ Scroll down and click Allow Anyway next to the blocked app.

⑤ Double-click the .pkg again to run the installer. Enter your Mac password when prompted - admin access is needed for the installer.

💡The installer downloads everything fresh from the internet - no binaries are bundled. An internet connection is required.

~1 minute

Wait for installation to finish

The installer pulls down everything Claude Code needs and sets it all up automatically. You'll see progress in the installer window. No extra clicks needed.

~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.

First launch: pick a theme, then log in (one time)

1. Choose a text style. The first time it opens, Claude Code asks you to pick a theme. Type a number (e.g. 2 for Dark mode) and press Enter. You can change it later with /theme.

Claude Code first-run screen: choose the text style that looks best with your terminal

2. Log in. Claude Code then opens your browser to connect your Claude account. Click Authorize and return to the terminal. You need a Claude Pro, Max, or Team plan (or an Anthropic API key). This happens only once.

Browser screen: Claude Code would like to connect to your Claude account, with an Authorize button

Comparison

Which Claude is right for you?

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 who want quick answers without file editing	Developers	Advanced users and developers
How you work	Q&A	Performs tasks on screen	Describe what you need and get answers	Describe and run inside the editor	Describe and run from the terminal
File access	Only attachments	What you approve	View only - does not edit files on your machine	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 on restart	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	✗	✗	✗	Possible, but sometimes installs in remote env	✓
Multiple sessions	✗	✗	✓	Possible, varying convenience	✓
Agent teams	✗	✗	✗	Partial support	✓
Read local files	✗	✗	✗	✓	✓
Write local files	✗	✗	✗	✓	✓
Automations	✗	✗	✗	Partially suitable	✓
When to choose	Questions, summaries	Screen & software tasks	Quick questions, no file editing needed	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. You choose Claude's response language in the installer when you set it up. To switch it later, just run the installer again and pick another language - Hebrew, Arabic, Persian, Spanish, French, and 20+ more.

Can I resume where I left off? ▼

Yes. When the folder picker opens, click Advanced options - there you can set startup options (like -c to continue your last session) and choose your model. Your choices are remembered for next time, so you set them once.

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%+. The session and weekly bars come from Claude's rate-limit data, so they update when Claude finishes a reply (after each answer returns), not on a timer; a value is current as of the most recent response. Total tokens counts the whole session, including sub-agents.

Which one should I download - Launchpad CLI or Kivun Terminal?▼

Pick ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI if you work in English (or any left-to-right language) or you're on a Mac - it's the lightest, fastest install. Pick Kivun Terminal if you work in Hebrew, Arabic, Persian or another right-to-left language - it renders mixed RTL + English correctly. Both are free and open-source.

The installer froze - the progress bar isn't moving. Is it stuck?▼

Usually not. During the download the bar can sit still for several minutes - that's normal. The install is finished only when it shows "Installation Complete" with a Finish button. If it's genuinely stuck for 15+ minutes, close it, reboot, and run the installer again (right-click → Run as administrator) - it resumes where it left off.

It said "WSL install not started" and stopped (Kivun on Windows)▼

Right-click the installer and choose Run as administrator, then run it again - that's almost always the fix. If "Run as administrator" asks for a password you don't have, it's a locked-down work PC: ask your IT team to run wsl --install once and reboot.

Windows blocked the installer ("Windows protected your PC" / Smart App Control)▼

The installer isn't code-signed yet, so Windows is cautious. If you see "Windows protected your PC", click More info → Run anyway. If you see "Smart App Control blocked an app", open Start → Smart App Control → Off, then run it again. The code is open-source and installs only official tools.

My Hebrew looks spaced out, with gaps between the letters▼

That's the terminal font, not a bug. The latest version ships FreeMono, which renders Hebrew tightly. To change it yourself: open the menu (top-right) → Edit Current Profile → Appearance → Select Font and pick FreeMono (or Miriam Mono CLM). Avoid DejaVu Sans Mono for Hebrew.

Ctrl+C doesn't copy, and Claude's text has many colors - is something broken?▼

Both are normal. In a terminal, copy with Ctrl+Shift+C and paste with Ctrl+Shift+V (or right-click → Copy / Paste); plain Ctrl+C interrupts the running command. The colored words in Claude's replies (bold, headings, code, file names) are normal formatting, not a rendering bug.

Claude Code is stuck on an old version, or shows "Auto-update failed: no write permission to npm prefix"▼

This affects some older installs where Claude was placed in a system folder it can't write to, so auto-update keeps failing. Fix it once: type claude to open it, run claude install (the official native installer, no admin needed), then restart Claude. Run /doctor to confirm updates now work. New Kivun installs set this up correctly, and the launcher auto-repairs older installs on the next launch.

Which permission mode or flags should I use?▼

For smoother auto-approval, launch with claude --permission-mode auto. Even better, set your permissions once in settings.json so you don't pass a flag every time. Avoid --dangerously-skip-permissions, it turns off safety checks entirely. The folder picker's Advanced options also remembers any flags you set, so you configure them once.

Claude Code, Delivered.
Zero Setup.