CodeNomad transforms OpenCode from a terminal tool into a premium desktop workspace — built for developers who live inside AI coding sessions for hours and need control, speed, and clarity.
OpenCode gives you the engine. CodeNomad gives you the cockpit.
- 🚀 Multi-Instance Workspace
- 🌐 Remote Access
- 🧠 Session Management
- 🎙️ Voice Input & Speech
- 🌳 Git Worktrees
- 💬 Rich Message Experience
- 🧩 SideCars
- ⌨️ Command Palette
- 📁 File System Browser
- 🔐 Authentication & Security
- 🔔 Notifications
- 🎨 Theming
- 🌍 Internationalization
Available as both Electron and Tauri builds — choose based on your preference.
Download the latest installer for your platform from Releases.
| Platform | Formats |
|---|---|
| macOS | DMG, ZIP (Universal: Intel + Apple Silicon) |
| Windows | NSIS Installer, ZIP (x64, ARM64) |
| Linux | AppImage, deb, tar.gz (x64, ARM64) |
Run as a local server and access via browser. Perfect for remote development.
npx @neuralnomads/codenomad --launchSee Server Documentation for flags, TLS, auth, and remote access.
Bleeding-edge builds from the dev branch:
npx @neuralnomads/codenomad-dev --launchSideCars let you open local web tools inside CodeNomad as tabs.
Configuration
- Name: Display name used in CodeNomad
- Port: Local HTTP or HTTPS service running on
127.0.0.1:<port> - Base path: Mounted under
/sidecars/:id - Prefix mode:
- Preserve prefix forwards the full
/sidecars/:id/...path upstream - Strip prefix removes
/sidecars/:idbefore forwarding the request upstream
- Preserve prefix forwards the full
VSCode (OpenVSCode Server)
Run with Docker:
docker run -it --init -p 8000:3000 -v "${HOME}:${HOME}:cached" -e HOME=${HOME} gitpod/openvscode-server --server-base-path /sidecars/vscodeAdd SideCar as:
- Name:
VSCode - Port:
http://127.0.0.1:8000 - Base path:
/sidecars/vscode - Prefix mode:
Preserve prefix
Terminal (ttyd)
Run with:
ttyd --writable zshAdd SideCar as:
- Name:
Terminal - Port:
http://127.0.0.1:7681 - Base path:
/sidecars/terminal - Prefix mode:
Strip prefix
- OpenCode CLI — must be installed and in your
PATH - Node.js 18+ — for server mode or building from source
CodeNomad is a monorepo built with:
| Package | Description |
|---|---|
| packages/server | Core logic & CLI — workspaces, OpenCode proxy, API, auth, speech |
| packages/ui | SolidJS frontend — reactive, fast, beautiful |
| packages/electron-app | Desktop shell — process management, IPC, native dialogs |
| packages/tauri-app | Tauri desktop shell (experimental) |
git clone https://github.com/NeuralNomadsAI/CodeNomad.git
cd CodeNomad
npm install
npm run devmacOS: "CodeNomad.app is damaged and can't be opened"
Gatekeeper flag due to missing notarization. Clear the quarantine attribute:
xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/CodeNomad.appOn Intel Macs, also check System Settings → Privacy & Security on first launch.
Linux (Wayland + NVIDIA): Tauri App closes immediately
WebKitGTK DMA-BUF/GBM issue. Run with:
WEBKIT_DISABLE_DMABUF_RENDERER=1 codenomadSee full workaround in the original README.
Built with ♥ by Neural Nomads · MIT License