**clui-cc**

Clui CC — Command Line User Interface for Claude Code

A lightweight, transparent desktop overlay for [Claude Code](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code) on macOS. Clui CC wraps the Claude Code CLI in a floating pill interface with multi-tab sessions, a permission approval UI, voice input, and a skills marketplace.

Demo

[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqRBIpaA4Fk)

▶ Watch the full demo on YouTube

Features

• Floating overlay — transparent, click-through window that stays on top. Toggle with ⌥ + Space (fallback: Cmd+Shift+K).
• Multi-tab sessions — each tab spawns its own claude -p process with independent session state.
• Permission approval UI — intercepts tool calls via PreToolUse HTTP hooks so you can review and approve/deny from the UI.
• Conversation history — browse and resume past Claude Code sessions.
• Skills marketplace — install plugins from Anthropic's GitHub repos without leaving Clui CC.
• Voice input — local speech-to-text via Whisper (required, installed automatically).
• File & screenshot attachments — paste images or attach files directly.
• Dual theme — dark/light mode with system-follow option.

Why Clui CC

• Claude Code, but visual — keep CLI power while getting a fast desktop UX for approvals, history, and multitasking.
• Human-in-the-loop safety — tool calls are reviewed and approved in-app before execution.
• Session-native workflow — each tab runs an independent Claude session you can resume later.
• Local-first — everything runs through your local Claude CLI. No telemetry, no cloud dependency.

How It Works

UI prompt → Main process spawns claude -p → NDJSON stream → live render
                                         → tool call? → permission UI → approve/deny

See [`docs/ARCHITECTURE.md`](docs/ARCHITECTURE.md) for the full deep-dive.

Install App (Recommended)

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