What is this?
1Code is an open-source desktop client that lets you run coding agents like Claude Code and Codex locally or in the cloud, all from one Cursor-style interface.
1Code is an open-source desktop client that lets you run coding agents like Claude Code and Codex locally or in the cloud, all from one Cursor-style interface.Is this a coding agent itself or an app that manages other agents?It is an orchestration layer and desktop app that wraps existing coding agents (Claude Code, Codex) with a Cursor-like UI, built-in git client and terminal — it does not run its own model.
It is an orchestration layer and desktop app that wraps existing coding agents (Claude Code, Codex) with a Cursor-like UI, built-in git client and terminal — it does not run its own model.How do I get it running?Build it from source for free, running the claude:download and codex:download steps to pull agent binaries, or subscribe at 1code.dev to get pre-built releases plus background agent support.
Build it from source for free, running the claude:download and codex:download steps to pull agent binaries, or subscribe at 1code.dev to get pre-built releases plus background agent support.Do I need to grab agent binaries separately before it works?Yes — the claude:download and codex:download build steps fetch the required agent binaries; skipping them lets the app build but agent functionality won't work. Python 3.11 is recommended for native module rebuilds.
Yes — the claude:download and codex:download build steps fetch the required agent binaries; skipping them lets the app build but agent functionality won't work. Python 3.11 is recommended for native module rebuilds.Is automation across GitHub, Linear and Slack free to use?No — triggering agents from GitHub, Linear, or Slack and other async automations require a paid Pro or Max subscription; building from source only gets you the local app.
No — triggering agents from GitHub, Linear, or Slack and other async automations require a paid Pro or Max subscription; building from source only gets you the local app.Which platforms does it actually run on?1Code ships as a macOS desktop app and a web app, and also supports Windows and Linux builds.
1Code ships as a macOS desktop app and a web app, and also supports Windows and Linux builds.Does my code get sent anywhere by default?No — in local mode everything stays on your machine with no required cloud sync; cloud sandboxes are only used for background agents you explicitly trigger.
No — in local mode everything stays on your machine with no required cloud sync; cloud sandboxes are only used for background agents you explicitly trigger.What is BYOK support for?1Code lets you bring your own API keys for custom models and providers instead of being locked into one vendor.
1Code lets you bring your own API keys for custom models and providers instead of being locked into one vendor.How do background agents keep working after I close my laptop?They run in isolated cloud sandboxes rather than on your machine, so they keep going even when your laptop sleeps, and you can watch a live browser preview of the dev branch.
They run in isolated cloud sandboxes rather than on your machine, so they keep going even when your laptop sleeps, and you can watch a live browser preview of the dev branch.Can I trigger agents without opening the app?Yes — tagging @1code in GitHub, Linear, or Slack, or firing it on a git event like a push or PR, can start an agent session automatically.
Yes — tagging @1code in GitHub, Linear, or Slack, or firing it on a git event like a push or PR, can start an agent session automatically.Can I run agents without the desktop UI at all?Yes, there's an API: point it at a repo and a task, and the agent runs in a remote sandbox and opens a PR for you.
Yes, there's an API: point it at a repo and a task, and the agent runs in a remote sandbox and opens a PR for you.What are similar projects?evenfire, holaOS, shipyard, agent-orchestrator, starnet, open-swe, claudecodeui, emdash
evenfire, holaOS, shipyard, agent-orchestrator, starnet, open-swe, claudecodeui, emdashWhich topics is it in?slash-commands, kanban, git-worktrees, byok, voice, pwa, slack, coding-agents, plugin-system, sandbox, github, workflow-automation
slash-commands, kanban, git-worktrees, byok, voice, pwa, slack, coding-agents, plugin-system, sandbox, github, workflow-automation