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Halo

Visual AI desktop companion that brings Claude Code to everyone

AI Personal Assistant Software

Halo delivers Claude Code's full AI agent capabilities in a cross-platform visual desktop, offering one-click install, remote access, file management, and an embedded AI browser for developers and non-technical users alike.

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Overview

Overview

Halo wraps the powerful Claude Code AI agent in a native desktop UI, turning a terminal-only experience into a visual workflow. The app runs locally on macOS, Windows, and Linux, and includes a remote-access mode that lets you control the same workspace from any browser.

Who It's For

Designed for designers, product managers, students, and developers, Halo provides an isolated "Space" for each project, real-time file previews, and an AI-driven browser for web automation. Whether you want to prototype a UI, generate a full-stack app, or scrape data, the agent can execute commands, create files, and iterate until the task is complete.

Getting Started

Download the appropriate installer, enter your Anthropic (or compatible) API key, and start a conversation. Watch the Artifact Rail populate with code, HTML, or images, and refine results instantly. No Node.js or terminal commands are required unless you choose to build from source.

Highlights

Real Agent Loop executes code, creates files, and runs commands
Space System provides isolated workspaces with separate context
Remote Access lets you control Halo from any device via browser
Built-in AI Browser enables automated web scraping and form filling

Pros

  • Full Claude Code capabilities in a visual UI
  • One-click cross-platform installers
  • Local data storage keeps files private
  • Real-time view of AI's thought process and generated artifacts

Considerations

  • Requires an Anthropic or compatible API key for operation
  • Limited to supported LLM providers; custom models need extra setup
  • Desktop application size is larger than a simple CLI tool
  • Advanced customizations may require building from source

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Fit guide

Great for

  • Designers needing AI-assisted prototyping without coding
  • Product managers who want quick feature mockups
  • Students learning to code with an interactive AI partner
  • Developers seeking faster iteration without terminal friction

Not ideal when

  • Teams that require on-premise server deployment
  • Users without internet access for LLM API calls
  • Projects that must run on custom or unsupported LLMs
  • Environments where a graphical UI cannot be displayed

How teams use it

Build a React Todo App in minutes

AI writes, structures, and previews the full codebase, letting the user iterate via the Artifact Rail.

Remote debugging of a script from a mobile device

User accesses Halo via browser, watches AI execute commands, and adjusts logic without being at the workstation.

Automated web data extraction for market research

AI Browser navigates sites, fills forms, scrapes data, and saves results as files within a Space.

Rapid prototyping of UI mockups for designers

AI generates HTML/CSS components, displays live preview, and refines based on feedback.

Tech snapshot

TypeScript96%
JavaScript2%
CSS2%
Shell1%
HTML1%

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install Node.js to use Halo?

No, the binary installers are standalone; Node.js is only required if you build from source.

Which AI models are supported?

Anthropic Claude models are recommended, but any OpenAI-compatible API (including OpenAI, DeepSeek) can be used.

Is my data stored locally?

Yes, all files and conversation history reside in the local ~/.halo directory; only API calls transmit prompts to the provider.

Can I access Halo from my phone?

Yes, enable Remote Access in the desktop app and connect via any modern browser on mobile or tablet.

What operating systems are supported?

macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel) 11+, Windows 10+, Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+ via AppImage), and a web remote interface.

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