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TLDR

Open-source CLI AI coding assistant that recreates Claude Code with multi-agent collaboration, editor integration, and support for multiple AI providers.

Mindmap

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    What it does
      AI coding assistant
      Multi-agent collaboration
      Editor integration
      Web search and automation
    Key features
      Multiple AI providers
      Voice input support
      Remote control interface
      Activity monitoring
    Tech stack
      TypeScript runtime
      Bun JavaScript
      ACP protocol
    Use cases
      Local development workflows
      Team coding sessions
      Cost-optimized API usage
    Audience
      Developers and engineers
      Open-source contributors

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Run a local AI coding assistant that works with your favorite editor like Zed or Cursor without relying on proprietary services.

USE CASE 2

Coordinate multiple AI agents to collaborate on the same codebase using pipe-based messaging across your local network.

USE CASE 3

Monitor and debug AI agent activity in real-time using Langfuse integration and a web-based remote control interface.

USE CASE 4

Reduce API costs by enabling 'poor mode' to limit parallel requests while maintaining coding assistance functionality.

Tech stack

TypeScriptBunNode.jsOpenAI APIAnthropic API

Getting it running

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires API keys from OpenAI or Anthropic to run; Bun runtime installation needed.

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In plain English

Claude Code Best (CCB) is a reverse-engineered, open-source reimplementation of Anthropic's Claude Code CLI tool. Claude Code is a command-line AI coding assistant; this project recreates and extends its functionality for users who want a buildable, debuggable version they can run and modify themselves. The readme is primarily in Chinese. The project adds several features beyond the original: multi-instance coordination via a pipe-based messaging system so multiple Claude agents can collaborate on the same machine or across a local network; compatibility with the ACP protocol used by editors like Zed and Cursor; a self-hosted remote control interface accessible from a phone; monitoring of agent activity via Langfuse (an enterprise observability tool); a built-in web search tool; support for multiple AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Grok-compatible APIs); voice input; computer and browser automation; and a "poor mode" that reduces parallel requests to save API costs. It is built with TypeScript and uses Bun as its JavaScript runtime. It can be installed as an npm package or run directly from source. The project is community-driven, with a Discord server and documentation site.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
How do I install and run Claude Code Best locally on my machine, and what are the minimum dependencies I need?
Prompt 2
Show me how to set up multi-agent collaboration so two Claude instances can work together on the same project.
Prompt 3
How do I integrate Claude Code Best with my Zed or Cursor editor using the ACP protocol?
Prompt 4
What's the configuration for switching between OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini APIs in Claude Code Best?
Prompt 5
How do I enable voice input and browser automation features in Claude Code Best?
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