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Interact with Claude AI via a desktop client Integrate MCP servers for enhanced AI context management Manage files securely within an AI client environment Develop and test AI workflows with plugin support Run a cross-platform AI client with modern UI Build and customize AI client features using React and TypeScript

README

Luke Desktop

A Claude Desktop alternative with MCP server support built with Tauri + React + TypeScript.

Features

🚀 Built with Tauri 2.x for optimal performance
⚛️ Modern React with TypeScript
🔄 Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integration
🔒 Enhanced security features
📁 Advanced file management
🎨 Tailwind CSS for styling
🔌 Plugin support
🌐 Cross-platform support

Prerequisites

Node.js v22.11.0+
Rust v1.83.0+
Cargo v1.83.0+

Getting Started

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/luke-desktop.git
cd luke-desktop

Install dependencies:
```
npm install
```
Run development server:
```
npm run tauri dev
```
Build for production: For detailed build instructions, see our Build Guide.

Project Structure

luke-desktop/
├── src/                # React frontend source
├── src-tauri/          # Tauri backend source
│   ├── src/            # Rust source code
│   └── target/         # Compiled outputs
├── public/             # Static assets
├── config/             # Configuration files
├── tests/              # Test files
└── docs/              # Documentation
    ├── BUILD.md       # Build configuration guide
    └── API.md         # API documentation

Documentation

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

luke-desktop FAQ

How do I install Luke Desktop?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm, then run the development server using 'npm run tauri dev'.

What are the prerequisites for running Luke Desktop?

You need Node.js v22.11.0+, Rust v1.83.0+, and Cargo v1.83.0+ installed on your system.

Does Luke Desktop support plugins?

Yes, Luke Desktop includes plugin support to extend its functionality.

Is Luke Desktop cross-platform?

Yes, it supports multiple operating systems thanks to Tauri's cross-platform capabilities.

How does Luke Desktop integrate with MCP servers?

It has built-in MCP server integration to enable structured, real-time context feeding and interaction with AI models.

What technologies is Luke Desktop built with?

It uses Tauri 2.x for the backend, React and TypeScript for the frontend, and Tailwind CSS for styling.

How secure is Luke Desktop?

Luke Desktop includes enhanced security features to protect user data and interactions.

Can I build Luke Desktop for production?

Yes, you can build it for production following the detailed build guide in the repository.