claude-code-tools
Practical productivity tools for Claude Code, Codex-CLI, and similar CLI coding agents.
claude-code-tools is a comprehensive plugin suite that extends the capabilities of Claude Code, Codex-CLI, and other command-line AI coding assistants. Created by pchalasani, this toolkit delivers practical productivity enhancements including voice input, tmux integration, safety hooks, session management, and inter-agent communication tools. Available as a Python package on PyPI, it provides developers with battle-tested utilities for safer, more efficient AI-assisted development workflows.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Adding voice dictation to Claude Code for faster prompt entry without typing
- 02Managing multiple AI coding sessions across different terminal windows with tmux
- 03Preventing accidental deletion or modification of critical files during AI-assisted coding
- 04Migrating ongoing development sessions between Claude Code and Codex-CLI
- 05Enabling AI agents to read from and write to Google Docs for documentation generation
- 06Coordinating multiple AI coding agents working on the same project simultaneously
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claude-code-tools — FAQ
What is claude-code-tools?+
claude-code-tools is a Python-based plugin collection that adds productivity features, safety mechanisms, and integrations to Claude Code, Codex-CLI, and similar CLI coding agents. It includes tools for voice input, session management, safety hooks, and inter-agent communication.
How do I install claude-code-tools?+
Install the package from PyPI using pip install claude-code-tools, then enable specific plugins within Claude Code or Codex-CLI according to your needs. Full installation and configuration instructions are available in the project documentation at pchalasani.github.io/claude-code-tools.
Which AI coding assistants work with claude-code-tools?+
The toolkit is designed primarily for Claude Code and Codex-CLI, with many features also compatible with other command-line based AI coding agents. Check the documentation for specific feature compatibility with your preferred client.
Do I need API keys to use claude-code-tools?+
API key requirements depend on which specific tools you use. The core productivity tools work without additional keys, but integrations like Google Docs/Sheets require Google API credentials, and alternative LLM provider integrations need their respective API keys.
Is claude-code-tools free to use?+
Yes, claude-code-tools is open source and freely available under its license. You can install it from PyPI and use all features without cost, though some integrations may require paid API access to third-party services.
What are the safety features in claude-code-tools?+
The toolkit includes safety hooks that intercept potentially dangerous operations, sasy-guard for preventing risky commands, and env-safe/vault tools to protect environment variables and credentials from accidental exposure. These features help prevent data loss and security issues during AI-assisted coding.
How do I install claude-code-tools?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. claude-code-tools is a plugin — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is claude-code-tools free?+
claude-code-tools is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.