macOS — Free & Open Source

The better UI
for Claude Code

A calm, floating overlay that stays out of your way until you need it. No API key. No friction.

Install with HomebrewView on GitHub

Takes 30 seconds to install  ·  macOS 13+ required  ·  Requires Claude Code CLI

The Overlay

Press two keys.
Claude appears.

Option+Space summons Clui above every window, every app, wherever you are. Same shortcut sends it away. It leaves no trace — no dock icon, no menu clutter.

⌥
+
Space
Option + Space
Permissions

Every action,
your approval.

Clui intercepts every write, delete, and shell command before it touches your system. Review it, approve it, or deny it in one click. Set permanent rules per project so trusted operations never interrupt you again.

⚠️
Permission Required
Claude wants to write a file
src/auth.ts
Always allow for this project →
Skills Marketplace

Your workflows,
packaged as skills.

Browse the community marketplace or author your own. Git flows, code review prompts, deploy scripts, test runners — all accessible as slash commands the moment they're installed.

Installed
git-flow
Branch, commit & PR workflows
Installed
code-review
Inline suggestions & scoring
Installed
deploy
One-command staging & prod push
Installed
test-runner
Run & interpret test suites
Available
docs-writer
Auto-generate README & JSDoc
Available
db-migrate
Schema diffs & safe migrations
Voice Input

Speak your intent.
Claude listens.

Activate voice mode and dictate naturally. Clui transcribes in real time and sends your message the moment you stop speaking. Ideal for long prompts, fast ideas, and hands-free workflows.

Listening…
“Refactor the login flow to use refresh tokens and update the middleware to validate expiry on every request.”
Everything else

Built to go the distance.

Every detail has earned its place. Nothing shipped until it felt right.

Multi-tab sessions
Run independent Claude conversations in parallel. Switch contexts instantly without losing any thread or history.
Dual theme
Light and dark modes crafted with the same care. Follows your system setting automatically, or pin your preference.
Auto-updater
Updates ship silently in the background. You always have the latest without ever thinking about it.
Slash commands
Type / to surface your full skill library. Run complex workflows with a single keystroke.
File & screenshot attach
Drag-drop files or capture a screen region directly into any message. Claude sees exactly what you see.
No API key needed
Clui uses your existing Claude Code CLI authentication. If Claude Code works, Clui works — immediately.
Get started

Up in 30 seconds.

Install via Homebrew — the same way you install everything else on your Mac. No accounts, no sign-ups, no subscriptions. Just one command and you're ready to go.

Terminal — zsh

Or download directly

Grab the .dmg and drag Clui into Applications — same result, no Homebrew needed.

Apple SiliconM1, M2, M3, M4Intelx86_64

Not sure? Apple menu → About This Mac.

Requires macOS 13 or later. Clui lives in your menu bar and launches instantly with ⌥ Space. Uninstall anytime with brew uninstall clui.

Free & Open Source

Your terminal just got a window.

No subscription. No API key. No drama.
Just a quieter way to work with Claude.

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