# Add to your Claude Code skills
git clone https://github.com/op7418/CodePilot
README.md
CodePilot
A multi-model AI agent desktop client -- connect any AI provider, extend with MCP & skills, control from your phone, and let your assistant learn your workflow.
Connect to 17+ AI providers out of the box. Switch providers and models mid-conversation without losing context.
| Category | Providers |
|---|---|
| Direct API | Anthropic, OpenRouter |
| Cloud platforms | AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI |
| Chinese AI providers | Zhipu GLM (CN/Global), Kimi, Moonshot, MiniMax (CN/Global), Volcengine Ark (Doubao), Xiaomi MiMo, Aliyun Bailian (Qwen) |
| Local & self-hosted | Ollama, LiteLLM |
| Custom | Any Anthropic-compatible or OpenAI-compatible endpoint |
| Media | Google Gemini (image generation) |
Beyond coding — a full AI agent
CodePilot started as a coding tool but has grown into a general-purpose AI agent desktop:
Assistant Workspace — Persona files, persistent memory, onboarding flows, and daily check-ins. Your assistant learns your preferences and adapts over time.
Generative UI — AI can create interactive dashboards, charts, and visual widgets rendered live in-app.
Remote Bridge — Connect to Telegram, Feishu, Discord, QQ, and WeChat. Send messages from your phone, get responses on your desktop.
MCP + Skills — Add MCP servers (stdio / sse / http) with runtime monitoring. Define reusable skills or install from the skills.sh marketplace.
Media Studio — AI image generation with batch tasks, gallery, and tagging.
Task Scheduler — Schedule recurring tasks with cron expressions or intervals.
Built for daily use
Pause, resume, and rewind sessions to any checkpoint
Split-screen dual sessions side by side
Track token usage and costs with daily charts
Import Claude Code CLI session history
Dark / Light theme toggle
English + Chinese interface
Quick Start
Path A: Download a release (most users)
Download the installer for your platform from the Download section above
Launch CodePilot
Configure a Provider in Settings > Providers — add your API key for any supported provider
Start a conversation
Note: Installing the Claude Code CLI (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code) unlocks additional capabilities like direct file editing, terminal commands, and git operations. It is recommended but not required for basic chat.
git clone https://github.com/op7418/CodePilot.git
cd CodePilot
npm install
npm run dev # browser mode at http://localhost:3000
# -- or --
npm run electron:dev # full desktop app
Core Capabilities
Conversation & Interaction
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| Interaction modes | Code / Plan / Ask |
| Reasoning effort | Low / Medium / High / Max + Thinking mode |
| Permission control | Default / Full Access, per-action approval |
| Session control | Pause, resume, rewind to checkpoint, archive |
| Model switching | Change model mid-conversation |
| Split screen | Side-by-side dual sessions |
| Attachments | Files and images with multimodal vision support |
| Slash commands | /help /clear /cost /compact /doctor /review and more |
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| Assistant Workspace | Persona files (soul.md, user.md, claude.md, memory.md), onboarding, daily check-ins, persistent memory |
| Generative UI | AI-created interactive dashboards and visual widgets |
| File browser | Project file tree with syntax-highlighted preview |
| Git panel | Status, branches, commits, worktree management |
| Usage analytics | Token counts, cost estimates, daily usage charts |
| Task scheduler | Cron-based and interval scheduling with persistence |
| Local storage | SQLite (WAL mode), all data stays on your machine |
| i18n | English + Chinese |
| Themes | Dark / Light, one-click toggle |
First Launch
Configure a Provider — Go to Settings > Providers and add credentials for the provider you want to use. CodePilot includes presets for all major providers — just pick one and enter your API key.
Create a conversation — Pick a working directory, select a mode (Code / Plan / Ask), and choose a model.
Set up Assistant Workspace (optional) — Go to Settings > Assistant, choose a workspace directory, and enable Onboarding. CodePilot creates soul.md, user.md, claude.md, and memory.md at the workspace root.
Add MCP servers (optional) — Go to the MCP page in the sidebar to add and manage MCP servers. Custom skills are managed on the separate Skills page.
Install Claude Code CLI (optional) — For advanced features like file editing and terminal commands, install the CLI: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
Platform & Installation Notes
macOS builds are code-signed with a Developer ID certificate but not notarized, so Gatekeeper may still prompt on first launch. Windows and Linux builds are unsigned.
Option 1 -- Right-click CodePilot.app in Finder > Open > confirm.
Option 2 -- System Settings > Privacy & Security > scroll to Security > click Open Anyway.
Option 3 -- Run in Terminal:
xattr -cr /Applications/CodePilot.app
Option 1 -- Click "More info" on the SmartScreen dialog, then "Run anyway".
Option 2 -- Settings > Apps > Advanced app settings > set App Install Control to allow apps from anywhere.
No. You can use CodePilot with any supported provider (OpenRouter, Zhipu GLM, Volcengine, Ollama, etc.) without the Claude Code CLI. The CLI is only needed if you want Claude to directly edit files, run terminal commands, or use git operations on your machine. For chat and assistant features, just configure a provider and start a conversation.
Verify the API key is valid and the endpoint is reachable. Some providers (Bedrock, Vertex) require addit
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