MATT CODE

The Challenge

Building a desktop IDE that feels native while leveraging web technologies, with reliable streaming of AI responses and clean project isolation.

Overview

Matt Code is a custom-built desktop IDE that wraps an Express server and Claude CLI into an Electron application, providing a browser-based multi-project interface for AI-assisted development with streaming responses and per-project conversation history.

Key Features

• Electron desktop app with Express backend
• Claude AI integration for code assistance
• Multi-project workspace management
• Streaming response rendering via XHR
• Per-project conversation persistence
• Auto-start via launchd service on macOS