claude-code-chat

Name: claude-code-chat
Author: andrepimenta

Issues

Beautiful Claude Code Chat Interface for VS Code

1,068stars

159forks

JavaScript

Installation

# Add to your Claude Code skills
git clone https://github.com/andrepimenta/claude-code-chat

Getting Started

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Security ReportIssues

Last scanned: 5/2/2026

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README.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is claude-code-chat?

claude-code-chat is an open-source ai agents skill for AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, Codex CLI, and ChatGPT, built by andrepimenta. Beautiful Claude Code Chat Interface for VS Code. It has 1,068 GitHub stars.

Is claude-code-chat safe to use?

claude-code-chat failed SkillsLLM's automated security scan, which flagged one or more high-severity issues. Review the Security Report section carefully before using it.

How do I install claude-code-chat?

Clone the repository with "git clone https://github.com/andrepimenta/claude-code-chat" and add it to your Claude Code skills directory (see the Installation section above).

What programming language is claude-code-chat written in?

claude-code-chat is primarily written in JavaScript. It is open-source under andrepimenta on GitHub, so you can review or fork the full source.

Are there alternatives to claude-code-chat?

Yes. SkillsLLM lists many other AI Agents skills you can browse and compare side by side. Open the AI Agents category from the badge at the top of this page, or use the Related Skills and comparison links further down to weigh claude-code-chat against similar tools.

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Ditch the command line and experience Claude Code like never before. This extension brings a stunning chat interface directly into your editor, making AI assistance accessible, visual, and enjoyable.

🤖 Built by Claude Code for Claude Code - This extension was entirely developed using Claude Code itself. Claude Code created its own chat interface!

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💾 Conversation History - Automatic conversation history and session management
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💬 Beautiful Chat Graphical Interface

No terminal required - everything through the UI
Real-time streaming responses with typing indicators
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Auto-resizing input that grows with your content
Copy-to-clipboard for code blocks

⏪ Checkpoint & Session Management

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Automatic Git-based backup system for safe experimentation
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Automatic conversation saving and restoration
Real-time cost and token tracking
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🔌 MCP, Skills & Plugins Marketplace ⭐ NEW IN V2.0

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One-Click Install - Pre-filled configuration with env vars, headers, and OAuth authentication

🖼️ Image Preview & Attachments ⭐ NEW IN V2.0

Paste Images - Paste images with thumbnail preview before sending
File Picker - Select images through VS Code's native file picker
Preview Strip - See attached images above the text box with remove buttons
Inline Detection - Image paths in messages are automatically detected and sent as base64
Multiple Images - Attach multiple images to a single message

🔒 Advanced Permissions System

Interactive Permission Dialogs - Detailed tool information with command previews
Always Allow Functionality - Smart command pattern matching for common tools (npm, git, docker)
YOLO Mode - Skip all permission checks for power users
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Native VS Code Sidebar - Full chat functionality in the sidebar panel
Smart Panel Management - Automatic switching between main and sidebar views
Persistent Sessions - State maintained across panel switches
Activity Bar Integration - Quick access from VS Code's activity bar

📁 Smart File Integration

Type @ to instantly search and reference workspace files
Image attachments via file browser and copy-paste screenshots
Lightning-fast file search across your entire project
Seamless context preservation for multi-file discussions

🛠️ Tool Management

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Inline stop button replaces send during processing
Smart permission system for secure tool execution

🎨 VS Code Integration

Native theming that matches your editor
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🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.80+ or Cursor - Latest version recommended
Claude Code CLI - Install from Anthropic
Active Claude API or subscription - API or Pro/Max plan
Node.js 18+ - Required for installation

Installation

Install from VS Code Marketplace
```
ext install claude-code-chat
```
Or install manually
- Download the .vsix file from releases
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1. **Performance Optimization**: Add React.memo() to prevent unnecessary re-renders
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Claude: I'll examine your project structure and identify areas for improvement:

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