* fix: auto-commit .gitignore changes during project initialization (#1087) When Auto-Claude modifies .gitignore to add its own entries, those changes were not being committed. This caused merge failures with "local changes would be overwritten by merge: .gitignore". Changes: - Add _is_git_repo() helper to check if directory is a git repo - Add _commit_gitignore() helper to commit .gitignore changes - Update ensure_all_gitignore_entries() to accept auto_commit parameter - Update init_auto_claude_dir() and repair_gitignore() to auto-commit The commit message "chore: add auto-claude entries to .gitignore" is used for these automatic commits. Fixes #1087 Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com> * style: fix ruff formatting for function signature Split long function signature across multiple lines to satisfy ruff format requirements. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com> * fix: add subprocess timeouts and improve error handling - Add timeout=10 to git rev-parse call in _is_git_repo - Add timeout=30 to git add and git commit calls in _commit_gitignore - Check both stdout and stderr for "nothing to commit" message (location varies by git version/locale) - Log warning when auto-commit fails to help diagnose merge issues - Catch subprocess.TimeoutExpired explicitly Addresses CodeRabbit MAJOR review comments. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com> Signed-off-by: youngmrz <elliott.zach@gmail.com> * fix: use LC_ALL=C for locale-independent git output parsing Set LC_ALL=C environment variable when running git commands to ensure English output messages regardless of user locale. This prevents "nothing to commit" detection from failing in non-English environments. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com> * fix: only commit .gitignore file, not all staged changes Previously, `git commit -m "..."` would commit ALL staged files, potentially including unrelated user changes. This fix explicitly specifies .gitignore as the file to commit. Addresses CRITICAL bot feedback about unintentionally committing user's staged changes during project initialization. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com> * style: format git commit args per ruff Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com> * refactor: use get_git_executable() for cross-platform git resolution Use the platform abstraction module (core.git_executable) to resolve the git executable path instead of hardcoding "git". This ensures proper operation on Windows where git may not be in PATH. Addresses CodeRabbit suggestion for consistent cross-platform behavior. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com> * fix: add debug logging for exception handling in git operations Address CodeRabbit feedback to log exceptions at DEBUG level in _is_git_repo and _commit_gitignore functions for better debugging. Also update repair_gitignore docstring to document auto-commit behavior. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com> --------- Signed-off-by: youngmrz <elliott.zach@gmail.com> Co-authored-by: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com> Co-authored-by: Andy <119136210+AndyMik90@users.noreply.github.com>
Auto Claude
Autonomous multi-agent coding framework that plans, builds, and validates software for you.
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Stable Release
| Platform | Download |
|---|---|
| Windows | Auto-Claude-2.7.4-win32-x64.exe |
| macOS (Apple Silicon) | Auto-Claude-2.7.4-darwin-arm64.dmg |
| macOS (Intel) | Auto-Claude-2.7.4-darwin-x64.dmg |
| Linux | Auto-Claude-2.7.4-linux-x86_64.AppImage |
| Linux (Debian) | Auto-Claude-2.7.4-linux-amd64.deb |
| Linux (Flatpak) | Auto-Claude-2.7.4-linux-x86_64.flatpak |
Beta Release
⚠️ Beta releases may contain bugs and breaking changes. View all releases
| Platform | Download |
|---|---|
| Windows | Auto-Claude-2.7.2-beta.10-win32-x64.exe |
| macOS (Apple Silicon) | Auto-Claude-2.7.2-beta.10-darwin-arm64.dmg |
| macOS (Intel) | Auto-Claude-2.7.2-beta.10-darwin-x64.dmg |
| Linux | Auto-Claude-2.7.2-beta.10-linux-x86_64.AppImage |
| Linux (Debian) | Auto-Claude-2.7.2-beta.10-linux-amd64.deb |
| Linux (Flatpak) | Auto-Claude-2.7.2-beta.10-linux-x86_64.flatpak |
All releases include SHA256 checksums and VirusTotal scan results for security verification.
Requirements
- Claude Pro/Max subscription - Get one here
- Claude Code CLI -
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code - Git repository - Your project must be initialized as a git repo
Quick Start
- Download and install the app for your platform
- Open your project - Select a git repository folder
- Connect Claude - The app will guide you through OAuth setup
- Create a task - Describe what you want to build
- Watch it work - Agents plan, code, and validate autonomously
Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Autonomous Tasks | Describe your goal; agents handle planning, implementation, and validation |
| Parallel Execution | Run multiple builds simultaneously with up to 12 agent terminals |
| Isolated Workspaces | All changes happen in git worktrees - your main branch stays safe |
| Self-Validating QA | Built-in quality assurance loop catches issues before you review |
| AI-Powered Merge | Automatic conflict resolution when integrating back to main |
| Memory Layer | Agents retain insights across sessions for smarter builds |
| GitHub/GitLab Integration | Import issues, investigate with AI, create merge requests |
| Linear Integration | Sync tasks with Linear for team progress tracking |
| Cross-Platform | Native desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux |
| Auto-Updates | App updates automatically when new versions are released |
Interface
Kanban Board
Visual task management from planning through completion. Create tasks and monitor agent progress in real-time.
Agent Terminals
AI-powered terminals with one-click task context injection. Spawn multiple agents for parallel work.
Roadmap
AI-assisted feature planning with competitor analysis and audience targeting.
Additional Features
- Insights - Chat interface for exploring your codebase
- Ideation - Discover improvements, performance issues, and vulnerabilities
- Changelog - Generate release notes from completed tasks
Project Structure
Auto-Claude/
├── apps/
│ ├── backend/ # Python agents, specs, QA pipeline
│ └── frontend/ # Electron desktop application
├── guides/ # Additional documentation
├── tests/ # Test suite
└── scripts/ # Build utilities
CLI Usage
For headless operation, CI/CD integration, or terminal-only workflows:
cd apps/backend
# Create a spec interactively
python spec_runner.py --interactive
# Run autonomous build
python run.py --spec 001
# Review and merge
python run.py --spec 001 --review
python run.py --spec 001 --merge
See guides/CLI-USAGE.md for complete CLI documentation.
Development
Want to build from source or contribute? See CONTRIBUTING.md for complete development setup instructions.
For Linux-specific builds (Flatpak, AppImage), see guides/linux.md.
Security
Auto Claude uses a three-layer security model:
- OS Sandbox - Bash commands run in isolation
- Filesystem Restrictions - Operations limited to project directory
- Dynamic Command Allowlist - Only approved commands based on detected project stack
All releases are:
- Scanned with VirusTotal before publishing
- Include SHA256 checksums for verification
- Code-signed where applicable (macOS)
Available Scripts
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
npm run install:all |
Install backend and frontend dependencies |
npm start |
Build and run the desktop app |
npm run dev |
Run in development mode with hot reload |
npm run package |
Package for current platform |
npm run package:mac |
Package for macOS |
npm run package:win |
Package for Windows |
npm run package:linux |
Package for Linux |
npm run package:flatpak |
Package as Flatpak (see guides/linux.md) |
npm run lint |
Run linter |
npm test |
Run frontend tests |
npm run test:backend |
Run backend tests |
Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please read CONTRIBUTING.md for:
- Development setup instructions
- Code style guidelines
- Testing requirements
- Pull request process
Community
- Discord - Join our community
- Issues - Report bugs or request features
- Discussions - Ask questions
License
AGPL-3.0 - GNU Affero General Public License v3.0
Auto Claude is free to use. If you modify and distribute it, or run it as a service, your code must also be open source under AGPL-3.0.
Commercial licensing available for closed-source use cases.


