luke-desktop
A modern desktop client for Claude AI with MCP server support, built with Tauri, React, and TypeScript.
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Luke Desktop
A Claude Desktop alternative with MCP server support built with Tauri + React + TypeScript.
Features
- ๐ Built with Tauri 2.x for optimal performance
- โ๏ธ Modern React with TypeScript
- ๐ Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integration
- ๐ Enhanced security features
- ๐ Advanced file management
- ๐จ Tailwind CSS for styling
- ๐ Plugin support
- ๐ Cross-platform support
Prerequisites
- Node.js v22.11.0+
- Rust v1.83.0+
- Cargo v1.83.0+
Getting Started
1. Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/luke-desktop.git
cd luke-desktop2. Install dependencies:
npm install3. Run development server:
npm run tauri dev4. Build for production:
For detailed build instructions, see our Build Guide.
Project Structure
luke-desktop/
โโโ src/ # React frontend source
โโโ src-tauri/ # Tauri backend source
โ โโโ src/ # Rust source code
โ โโโ target/ # Compiled outputs
โโโ public/ # Static assets
โโโ config/ # Configuration files
โโโ tests/ # Test files
โโโ docs/ # Documentation
โโโ BUILD.md # Build configuration guide
โโโ API.md # API documentationDocumentation
- Build Guide - Detailed build configuration and deployment
- API Documentation - API reference and usage
- Security Guide - Security features and best practices
- Contributing Guide - Guidelines for contributors
MCP Integration
Luke Desktop implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for communicating with Claude and other compatible AI models. See the MCP specification for more details.
Security
The application implements several security measures:
- Secure file system operations
- API key management
- Local storage encryption
- Authentication system
- Path traversal protection
- File type validation
For more details, see our Security Documentation.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please read our Contributing Guide for details on our code of conduct and the process for submitting pull requests.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Support
If you encounter any issues or have questions, please file an issue on the GitHub repository.
Acknowledgments
Last updated: 2024-12-08
Frequently asked questions
What is luke-desktop?
luke-desktop is A modern desktop client for Claude AI with MCP server support, built with Tauri, React, and TypeScript.
How do I install luke-desktop?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is luke-desktop open source?
Yes โ it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/DrJonBrock/luke-desktop and has 27 stars.
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