A desktop GUI for managing multiple AI coding assistant sessions across different projects in a single window. Supports Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Codex, and OpenCode.

Stop juggling terminal tabs. Simple Code GUI lets you run AI coding assistants on multiple projects simultaneously, instantly resume past conversations, and switch between sessions with a click. Features voice input/output, image pasting, task tracking with Beads integration, and 9 color themes.

Download

Platform	Download
Windows	Installer (.exe) | Portable (.exe)
macOS (untested)	Apple Silicon (.dmg)
Linux	AppImage | .deb | .rpm
Arch Linux	yay -S simple-code-gui

All releases

macOS: "App is damaged" error fix

This is macOS Gatekeeper blocking unsigned apps. Run:

sudo xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine "/Applications/Simple Code GUI.app"

Features

Multi-Backend Support

• Claude Code - Anthropic's Claude AI assistant
• Gemini CLI - Google's Gemini AI
• Codex - OpenAI Codex
• OpenCode - Open source alternative

Session Management

• Tabbed Interface - Multiple AI sessions open simultaneously
• Session Resume - Pick up conversations where you left off
• Session Discovery - Auto-finds existing sessions
• Tiled View - See multiple terminals side-by-side (toggle with grid button)
• Workspace Persistence - Restores your open tabs and layout on restart

Project Organization

• Project Sidebar - Save and organize project folders for quick access
• Create Projects - Make new project directories without leaving the app
• Session History - Expand projects to see all past sessions with timestamps
• Project Icons - Custom emoji icons for each project
• Per-Project Settings - Override global settings per project (backend, permissions, voice)
• Run Executable - Launch your app directly from the sidebar

Voice Features

• Speech-to-Text - Whisper models for voice input (tiny to large)
• Text-to-Speech - Piper voices and XTTS voice clones for spoken responses
• Voice Cloning - Clone your own voice for personalized TTS
• Speed Control - Adjust TTS playback speed

Terminal

• GPU Acceleration - WebGL-accelerated rendering for smooth terminal output
• Image & File Paste - Paste screenshots and copied files with Ctrl+V
• Drag & Drop - Drop files from file manager into terminal
• Smart Ctrl+C - Copies selection if text selected, sends SIGINT otherwise
• Right-Click Menu - Copy selection or paste with right-click
• Full Color Support - xterm-256color with 10,000 line scrollback

Customization

• 9 Color Themes - Including RGB Gamer mode with animations
• Settings Panel - Configure themes, permissions, backend, and voice
• Window Memory - Remembers size and position

Task Tracking (Beads Integration)

• Task Panel - Manage project tasks without leaving the app
• Create Tasks - Add tasks with title, description, and priority
• Track Progress - Start, complete, and delete tasks
• Auto-Refresh - Task list updates automatically

Setup & Updates

• Auto-Install Dependencies - Installs Claude Code, Node.js, Git if missing
• Auto Updates - Downloads and installs updates automatically
• Cross-Platform - Windows, macOS (Apple Silicon), and Linux

Building from Source

git clone https://github.com/DonutsDelivery/simple-code-gui.git
cd simple-code-gui
npm install
npm run dev

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl+C	Copy selection (or SIGINT if no selection)
Ctrl+V	Paste text, files, or images
Ctrl+Shift+C	Copy from terminal
Ctrl+Shift+V	Paste to terminal
F12	Toggle DevTools

License

PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 - Free for personal use. Commercial distribution requires permission from the author.