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The World's Fastest Claude Code Launcher Make Claude Code launching simpler Click Dock to launch, or start from any folder instantly.

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🖥 Claude Code Now

Launch Claude Code in 3 seconds, save 5 minutes daily ⚡

English | 中文 | 日本語

"Finally, no more typing commands in terminal every time!"

⭐ Chosen by 5,000+ users | GitHub Stars


🎯 What Does It Do?

Your current workflow:

Open Terminal → Type commands → Wait → Select folder → Confirm → 😰

With Claude Code Now:

Click icon → Start working instantly → ✨

💡 Side-by-side comparison:

WhatTraditional WayClaude Code Now
Time needed~35s~3s
Steps required5-6 steps1 step

Launch 10 times daily = Save 5 minutes = 30 hours saved yearly 🎉


🌟 Why It's Special

💡 The Power of Context

Claude Code has different "superpowers" in different folders:

  • 📊 Research folder → Data analysis expert
  • 💻 Project folder → Code writing assistant
  • 📝 Documents folder → Document processing expert

Launch in the right place = Claude Code gets smarter!

⚡ Core Features

  • 🚀 3-Second Launch - Click and go, no waiting
  • 📁 Smart Folder Launch - Works where you are
  • 🔒 Zero Configuration - No setup needed
  • ⚙️ Permission Auto-Skip - No annoying confirmations

⏱️ Install in 30 Seconds

🔥 Step 1: Click to Download

📥 Download v1.6.2 Now

File size: 1.0MB | Download time: ~3 seconds


👆 Step 2: Drag to Install

  1. Double-click Claude.Code.Now.v1.6.2.macOS.zip to extract
  2. Drag Claude Code Now.app to your Applications folder
📁 Downloads          →        📁 Applications
Claude Code Now.app   →         (drag here)

▶️ Step 3: Start Using

Launch from Dock:

Applications → Claude Code Now.app → Drag to Dock → Click to launch

Launch from Finder Toolbar (Recommended):

Hold Command ⌘ → Drag app to Finder toolbar → Click to launch in any folder

🎉 Done! Enjoy 3-second launches!


📸 How to Use

📱 Dock Launch

Click the Dock icon, automatically launches in Documents/Claude Code folder

⚡ Finder Toolbar Launch

Click the toolbar icon in any folder, launches directly in that folder

🚀 Zero Configuration

No setup needed, works out of the box, auto-skips permission prompts


❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe? Will it break my computer?

  • ✅ Completely safe! It's just a launcher, doesn't modify system files
  • ✅ Open source code, review it yourself View Source
  • ✅ Trusted by 5,000+ users

Q: What do I need to install first?

Q: Does it support Windows?

Q: Can I uninstall if I don't like it?

  • Of course! Just drag the app to trash
  • Leaves no leftover files

Q: Is it free?

  • Completely free and open source, use forever

🪟 Windows Installation

# 1. Install Claude Code CLI first
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

# 2. Download Windows installation scripts
# Visit: https://github.com/orange2ai/claude-code-now/tree/main/windows

🛠️ Advanced Users

Command Line Installation

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/orange2ai/claude-code-now/main/install.sh | bash

Custom Working Directory

By default launches in Documents/Claude Code, to change:

# Edit launcher script, modify WORK_DIR variable
open "Claude Code Now.app/Contents/MacOS/ClaudeCodeLauncher"

🏆 Product Philosophy

Simple - Focus on one function, do it perfectly
Focused - Just a launcher, nothing else
Ultimate - 3-second launch, fastest in industry


👨‍💼 About Author

Made by Orange, CEO of ListenHub.AI

"I believe the best products are those where you don't feel the complexity."


🌟 User Reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "So simple! Why didn't someone make this sooner?"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The 5 minutes I save daily, I use to grab a coffee"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Finally no need to memorize commands, super beginner-friendly"


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⚡ Get Started Now

🔥 Click Here to Download v1.6.2

30-second install, 3-second launch, save 5 minutes daily 🚀


If this tool helped you, please give it a Star⭐

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Made with ❤️ by Orange

Collected info

  • ★ 629 stars
  • ⎇ 38 forks
  • Language: Shell
  • Source updated: 9/21/2026

Config for your environment

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Config file: ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server": {
      "url": "{MCP_ENDPOINT_URL}"
    }
  }
}

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