Claude Runner

Run complex multi-step Claude Code tasks directly in your VS Code.

Chat, create and run multi-step tasks in your VS Code. Create workflows & save them to reuse. Get cost usage (estimate if you use subscription), and check conversation history.

Key Features

Pipeline Workflows

Create and execute sophisticated multi-step workflows:

• Chat directly in VScode
• Chain multiple Claude Code tasks together
• Mix different Claude models per task or keep in Auto mode
• Session continuity between tasks
• Save and reuse pipelines
• Format similar to Claude Code GitHub action

Select Claude Models

Choose the perfect model for your task:

• Claude Opus 4: Maximum capability for complex reasoning (Not available for Pro use)
• Claude Sonnet 4: Balanced performance and cost-effectiveness
• Claude Sonnet 3.7: Reliable performance for most tasks
• Claude Haiku 3.5: Lightning-fast responses for quick queries
• Use bypass mode (recommended for devcontainer)
• Set up parallel tasks configuration

Interactive Chat Mode

Start conversations with Claude directly in your VS Code terminal:

• Full context of your workspace
• Real-time AI assistance
• Persistent conversation sessions
• Smart working directory integration

Access session logs

Edit and manage Claude Code /commands in Global or Per Project

Usage Analytics & Cost Tracking

Monitor your Claude usage with detailed analytics:

• Token consumption tracking
• Cost estimation per model
• Daily/weekly/monthly breakdowns
• Estimate usage per 5 hours, set start window, max output

Access session logs

View in VS Code previous Claude Code chats:

• Browse session history

Quick Start

Prerequisites

1. Install Claude Code CLI: Install Claude Code
2. Verify Installation: Run claude --version in your terminal

What's New

Latest Features:

• Pipeline system for complex workflows
• Pause & resume
• Auto-resume on timeout
• Comprehensive usage analytics and cost tracking
• Conversation history and search

Support & Community

Getting Help

• Check our Repo
• Report issues on GitHub Issues

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Whether it's:

• Bug fixes and improvements
• Documentation enhancements
• Feature suggestions
• Testing and feedback

Ready to supercharge your development workflow? Install Claude Runner now!

License

GPL-3.0 - See LICENSE for details.

Claude Runner is an independent project and is not officially affiliated with Anthropic PBC.