ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI

Free

Windows & macOS installer and launcher for Claude Code. 2-minute setup: auto-installs Node.js, Git & Claude Code; adds a live two-line status bar (model, context %, usage limits), desktop shortcut with folder picker, and right-click "Open with ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI" context menu on Windows folder

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About ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI

ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI is an installer and launcher for Claude Code on Windows and macOS. It provides a zero-to-Claude experience in under a minute by automatically bundling Node.js, Git, and the Claude Code CLI. Features include a live two-line status bar displaying model, context percentage, and usage limits; a desktop shortcut with a GUI folder picker; right-click 'Open with ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI' context menu on Windows folders; named profiles that store folder, model, flags, environment variables, and startup slash commands; and a chip row for quick switching between profiles and common options (e.g., Respond in Hebrew, High effort, Auto-accept file edits). The picker dialog supports browsing the file tree or pasting a path, selecting model (Opus, Sonnet, Haiku), and adding startup commands like /voicemode:converse.

Key Features

One-click installer that auto-installs Node.js, Git, and Claude Code

Live two-line status bar showing model, context percentage, and usage limits

Desktop shortcut with GUI folder picker (browse tree or paste path)

Right-click 'Open with ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI' context menu on Windows folders

Named profiles: save folder, model, flags, environment variables, and startup slash commands

Chip row at top of picker for quick profile and option switching

Model selection (Opus, Sonnet, Haiku)

Common option chips: Respond in Hebrew, High effort, Auto-accept file edits, Read-only, Don't fail if Opus is busy, Confirm before changes

Startup slash commands (e.g., /voicemode:converse) typed automatically after Claude opens

Optional light-blue Kivun theme on Windows

Pros & Cons

Pros

Reduces setup time from 20+ minutes to ~1 minute
Provides a live status bar for monitoring model, context, and usage
Supports multiple named profiles for different projects or workflows
Cross-platform: works on both Windows and macOS
Open source and free to use
Includes a GUI folder picker for convenient project selection

Cons

Only works with Claude Code (Anthropic's CLI tool), not general-purpose
Requires a separate Anthropic API key (paid) to use Claude Code
The light-blue Kivun theme is currently only available on Windows
Installation may fail if system prerequisites (e.g., admin rights on Windows) are missing
Not a full terminal emulator; it launches Claude Code inside the existing terminal

Best For

Rapidly setting up Claude Code on a fresh Windows or macOS machineQuickly opening Claude Code in a specific project folder without manual navigationManaging multiple Claude Code configurations with different models and flags per projectStreamlining repetitive Claude Code launches with predefined startup commands and environment variables

FAQ

What is ClaudeCode Launchpad CLI?

It is an installer and launcher for Claude Code on Windows and macOS. It automates the setup of Node.js, Git, and Claude Code, and provides a status bar, folder picker, and named profiles for quick launching.

How does Launchpad CLI differ from Kivun Terminal?

Launchpad CLI is a standalone installer/launcher that works on both Windows and macOS. Kivun Terminal is a WSL-based terminal (Windows only) with a similar status bar and theme. Launchpad CLI does not require WSL.

Is Launchpad CLI free?

Yes, the tool is open source and free to use. However, Claude Code itself requires an Anthropic API key, which is a paid service.

Does it work on macOS?

Yes, Launchpad CLI supports both Windows and macOS. The macOS package is provided as a .pkg installer.