Clootee

Clootee: Desktop application that provides a web interface for running Claude Code and Codex without manual setup.

Clootee is a desktop application that provides a web user interface to run Claude Code and Codex without requiring manual terminal commands, Node.js installations, or path configurations. It downloads portable dependencies into its own folder and installs missing tools with a live progress bar. The software is designed for users who want to use Claude Code or Codex through a browser-based interface with features like task queues and file management. It includes built-in connectivity checks to detect network issues and suggest reachable model providers. The application supports Windows, macOS, and Linux through various installers and source packages.

Clootee at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
Pricing: Free
Released: November 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/clootee/clootee

Key features

Web interface for Claude Code and Codex
Portable dependency management
Multi-session task queues
Built-in file manager
Connectivity and network checks
Browser-based sign-in process

Use it for

Run Claude Code and Codex without a terminal
Queue tasks per session and run them in order
Manage and edit files inside workspaces
Check network connectivity for model providers

Companions

Tools that articles about Clootee recommend using with it, each with its job.

Claude Code — Built to work with Claude Code.
Codex — Built to work with Codex.
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Superpowers — Brainstorm, plan and execute skills for bigger tasks.
Playwright MCP — Enables LLMs to interact with web pages using structured accessibility snapshots.
GitHub MCP Server — Reads pull requests, issues and code search on GitHub.

Alternatives to Clootee

Claude Code Harness — Enforces a disciplined delivery loop with verification gates and safety checks.
CLI Dispatch — Runs alternative AI models as workers from inside Claude Code.
Claudinho — It shows real-time Claude Code activity and plan usage locally without sending any tokens.
Claude Migrate — Restores missing Claude Desktop Code sidebar sessions and pins after switching accounts.
opcode — Turns terminal Claude Code workflows into an intuitive visual interface.
Codex Plugin for Claude Code — Delegate tasks and run code reviews with Codex directly inside Claude Code.
Oh My ClaudeCode — Orchestrates parallel Claude, Gemini, and Codex CLI workers.
Perch — Manages multiple Claude Code sessions and tracks pull request states in one place.
One Code — Runs the Claude Code workflow on alternative models and providers without configuration friction.
Claude Squad — Manages multiple AI agents in isolated git worktrees.
SuperClaude — Adds 30 slash commands and 8 MCP servers to Claude Code.
phonebook — Query another repository's Claude Code session directly from your current workspace.

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