🖥 Claude Code Now

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The World's Fastest Claude Code Launcher

Make Claude Code launching simpler, built for macOS and Windows.

Click Dock to launch, or start from any folder instantly.

🔔 Windows Users: Windows support is now available! See the Windows installation section below.

🏆 Efficiency Comparison

Launch Method	Steps	Time
Before	Open Terminal → Choose folder → Confirm workspace → Wait for permission	~35s
Now	Click Dock	~3s ✨

Launch Claude Code 10 times a day? That's 5 precious minutes wasted.

🎯 Why Do You Need This?

Claude Code isn't just a coding assistant — it does data analysis, file organization, and document processing.

Claude Code is great, but launching is tedious:

• Always need to open Terminal
• Have to choose folders
• Need to confirm workspace trust
• Wait for permission dialogs

Too much hassle!

Use Claude Code Now, get 10x efficiency boost instantly!

Auto-skip permission dialogs, truly one-click launch.

Save 5 minutes daily, save 30 hours annually.

🧠 The Power of Context

Why launch Claude Code in different folders? Because CONTEXT is everything!

Claude Code delivers its best results when it has the right context. Whether you're:

• 📊 Analyzing data in your research folder
• 💻 Writing code in your project directory
• 📝 Processing documents in your reports folder
• 🎨 Managing creative work in your design folder

Each context gives Claude Code superpowers.

That's why you need Claude Code Now everywhere - place the launcher in every important folder and launch instantly with perfect context.

Trust us: Once you experience context-aware Claude Code, you'll never go back to context-less AI again.

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✨ Features

🖥 Dock Launch (macOS)

Put the app in Dock, click to launch Claude Code instantly.

⚡ Finder Toolbar Launch (macOS)

Drag the app to Finder toolbar, click to launch in any folder.

📁 Right-Click Launch (Windows)

Right-click on any folder to launch Claude Code Now.

🔧 API Config Switcher

One-click API configuration switching with secure local storage.

Supported APIs:

• Zhipu AI (GLM) - Best for China users
• Kimi (Moonshot AI) - High-speed thinking-turbo model
• Anthropic Official - International users
• Custom API - Other compatible services

Minimal Version (Only 85 lines):

Use the command-line version without GUI app:

cd config-switcher
./config-simpler.sh

Supported Configs:

1. zhipu - Zhipu AI
2. kimi - Moonshot AI (High-speed thinking-turbo)
3. anthropic - Anthropic Official
4. custom - Custom configuration

How to Add Configuration Files:

The minimal version uses preset configuration files. Here's how to create them:

cd ~

# 1. Create Zhipu AI config
cp .claude/settings.json .claude/settings_zhipu.json

# 2. Edit the config with your Zhipu API key
# Edit .claude/settings_zhipu.json, modify ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN and ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL

# 3. Create other configs the same way
cp .claude/settings.json .claude/settings_kimi.json
cp .claude/settings.json .claude/settings_anthropic.json
cp .claude/settings.json .claude/settings_custom.json

Configuration File Templates:

Zhipu AI (zhipu):

{
  "env": {
    "ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN": "your_zhipu_api_key",
    "ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL": "https://open.bigmodel.cn/api/anthropic",
    "API_TIMEOUT_MS": "3000000"
  }
}

Kimi (kimi)::

{
  "env": {
    "ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN": "your_kimi_api_key",
    "ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL": "https://api.moonshot.cn/anthropic",
    "ANTHROPIC_MODEL": "kimi-k2-thinking-turbo",
    "API_TIMEOUT_MS": "3000000"
  }
}

Quick Setup with Preset Templates:

We provide 4 preset configuration templates in config-switcher/presets/:

# Copy all preset configs to ~/.claude/
cd ~/.claude
cp /path/to/claude-code-now/config-switcher/presets/settings*.json .

Or copy individually:

cp /path/to/claude-code-now/config-switcher/presets/settings_anthropic.json ~/.claude/
cp /path/to/claude-code-now/config-switcher/presets/settings_kimi.json ~/.claude/
cp /path/to/claude-code-now/config-switcher/presets/settings_zhipu.json ~/.claude/
cp /path/to/claude-code-now/config-switcher/presets/settings_custom.json ~/.claude/

Then edit the files with your actual API keys and you're ready to use the config switcher!

Security: API keys stored locally, never uploaded anywhere.

Use GUI: Navigate to config-switcher/Claude Config Switcher.app

📁 Universal Launch

Put the APP in any folder, click the icon to launch directly.

That simple.

⚡ Quick Start

🚀 One-Line Install (Recommended)

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/orange2ai/claude-code-now/main/install.sh | bash

That's it! This single command will:

• ✅ Download the latest version automatically
• ✅ Install to Applications folder
• ✅ Create working directory
• ✅ Set proper permissions
• ✅ Show usage instructions

macOS

Step 1: Prepare Working Folder

Create Claude Code folder in your Documents:

Documents/
└── Claude Code/          # Create this folder

Step 2: Install App

Method 1: Direct Download (Recommended)

1. Download Latest Release
2. Drag Claude Code Now.app to Applications folder

🖥 Dock Installation:

3. Drag from Applications to Dock
4. Click to use!

⚡ Finder Toolbar Installation:

5. Hold Command key, drag Claude Code Now.app to Finder toolbar

6. Click toolbar icon, Claude Code launches in current directory

Method 2: Git Clone

git clone https://github.com/orange2ai/claude-code-now.git
cp -r "Claude Code Now.app" /Applications/

Method 3: Command Line Installation

# Download script
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/orange2ai/claude-code-now/main/claude-code-now.sh -o claude-code-now
chmod +x claude-code-now

# Move to system path
sudo mv claude-code-now /usr/local/bin/

Step 3: Start Using

🖥 Dock Method:

1. Click Dock icon - Auto-launch in ~/Documents/Claude Code folder
2. Start working - Data analysis, coding, document processing

⚡ Finder Toolbar Method:

1. Open any folder - Navigate to your desired working directory in Finder
2. Click toolbar icon - Claude Code launches in current directory
3. Start working - Directly operate in selected directory

Windows

Step 1: Prerequisites

• Install Node.js
• Install Claude Code CLI: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Step 2: Download and Install

1. Download from the windows branch or clone:

git clone -b windows https://github.com/orange2ai/claude-code-now.git
cd claude-code-now

2. Run installation (as Administrator):

install.bat

3. Install right-click menu (as Administrator):

install-context-menu.bat

Step 3: Start Using

Right-click Method:

1. Right-click on any folder in File Explorer
2. Select "Claude Code Now"
3. Claude Code launches in that directory

Command Line:

claude-code-now

Uninstall right-click menu:

uninstall-context-menu.bat

🔧 Windows Troubleshooting

Issue: "claude-code-now.ps1 not found"

• Run diagnose.bat for detailed system diagnosis
• Ensure you're running scripts in the claude-code-now project directory
• Run install.bat with administrator privileges before install-context-menu.bat

Common solutions:

1. Administrator privileges: Right-click → "Run as administrator"
2. File permissions: Make sure PowerShell scripts are not blocked
3. PATH issues: Manually add %USERPROFILE%\bin to system PATH
4. PowerShell policy: Run Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

👨‍💼 About Author

Made by Orange, CEO of ListenHub.AI 🎧

ListenHub.AI - Transform any content into engaging podcasts using AI. Perfect for learning, content creation, and accessibility.

Philosophy: Predict → Single Point Breakthrough → All-in

Focused on minimal product design that solves real problems.

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💡 Design Philosophy

Simple: Focus on one thing, do it perfectly.

Predict user needs → Find core function → Put all energy into it.

Result: One-click launch, ultimate simplicity.

🔧 System Requirements

macOS

• System: macOS 10.9+
• Dependency: Claude Code CLI installed
• Folder: Create Claude Code folder in ~/Documents

Windows

• System: Windows 7+
• Dependency: Node.js and Claude Code CLI
• Permissions: Administrator rights for installation

📦 Project Files

Claude Code Now/
├── 🖥 Claude Code Now.app        # macOS app
├── 🔧 config-switcher/          # NEW: Config Switcher
│   └── Claude Config Switcher.app # API configuration tool
├── install.sh                   # Smart one-line installer
├── claude-code-now.sh           # macOS launch script
├── claude-code-now.ps1          # Windows PowerShell script
├── install.bat                  # Windows installation script
├── install-context-menu.bat     # Windows right-click menu installer
├── uninstall-context-menu.bat   # Windows right-click menu uninstaller
└── 📚 Documentation

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🔗 Permanent Project Link: https://github.com/orange2ai/claude-code-now