Claude Code ChatInWindows — Design skill for Claude Code

Claude Code Chat UI – for Windows (No WSL)

**A Native UI for Windows That Makes Claude Code Instantly Better! 🚀**

**🌐 Languages: English | [简体中文](./README.zh-CN.md) | [繁體中文](./README.zh-TW.md)**

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📸 Preview

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🚀 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:

setx SHELL "C:\Program Files\Git\bin\bash.exe"

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

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Step 2: Install Claude Code CLI

After restarting, open a new terminal window:

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

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⚠️ **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

claude

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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**Switch back to official account**: Uncheck "Use Custom API Endpoint".

💡 **Tips**:

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