CodeSpawn is a Windows automation utility that integrates directly into your File Explorer context menu. It allows you to instantly summon your favorite AI coding agents (Claude, Gemini, Codex, Qwen) directly into your current working directory.
Instead of manually opening a terminal, creating directories, and launching your CLI tools one by one, CodeSpawn does it all in a single click. It automatically generates isolated subfolders for your workspace and launches your agents in beautifully organized, correctly titled Windows Terminal tabs or side-by-side panes.
- 1-Click Context Menu: Right-click any folder to access the "LLM Coding Agent" menu.
- Auto-Directory Setup: Automatically creates
claude,gemini,codex,qwen3-coderand/orqwen3.5subfolders in your target path. - Multi-Tab Workspace: Select "All LLMs (Tabs)" to instantly spawn all your agents in separate tabs within a single Windows Terminal instance.
- Side-by-Side Panes: Select "All LLMs (Panes)" to launch all agents in vertical split panes for simultaneous visibility.
- Tab Protection: Prevents CLI tools from hijacking your tab titles so your workspace stays organized.
- Portable Installation: Simple PowerShell installation script that dynamically configures your registry based on wherever you save the folder.
Besides Claude Code, Gemini and Codex, the tool uses the following Ollama models:
To fully utilize CodeSpawn, you will need the following software and accounts configured on your Windows machine:
- Windows 10 or 11
- Windows Terminal: Included by default in Windows 11. (Accessible via
wt.exe). - PowerShell 7: Make sure you have the modern
pwsh.exeinstalled, not just the legacy Windows PowerShell (powershell.exe).
You must have the respective CLI tools installed and authenticated on your machine. They must be accessible globally via your system's PATH variable.
- Anthropic / Claude: An active Anthropic account/API key and the
claudeCLI installed (e.g., Claude Code). - Google / Gemini: A Google account/API key and your preferred
geminiCLI wrapper installed. - OpenAI / Codex: An OpenAI account/API key and your preferred
codexCLI wrapper installed. - Ollama (for Qwen): Ollama installed locally along with an account in standing in order to use the Ollama Cloud version of the Qwen models.
CodeSpawn uses a portable, script-based installation. You can place the folder anywhere on your machine, and the installer will dynamically link the context menu to that exact location.
- Download the Repository: Clone this repo or download it as a
.zipfile and extract it. - Choose a Permanent Home: Move the unzipped folder to a permanent location on your drive (e.g.,
C:\Tools\CodeSpawnorD:\Scripts\CodeSpawn). Do not move the folder after installing, or the context menu will break! - Run the Installer:
- Open a PowerShell window with
Run as an administratorand navigate to the folder with all files in the Permanent Home as set up above. - Right-click the
Install.ps1file. - Select Run with PowerShell.
- Note: The script requires Administrator privileges to add the cascading menu to the Windows Registry. Click "Yes" when prompted by User Account Control (UAC).
- Open a PowerShell window with
The script will read the Install-Menu.template.reg file, inject your current folder path, and cleanly register the context menu.
- Open File Explorer.
- Right-click on any folder icon.
- Select LLM Coding Agent.
- Choose the specific agent you want to launch, or select:
- All LLMs (Tabs) — each agent in its own tab.
- All LLMs (Panes) — all agents side-by-side in vertical split panes.
If you ever want to remove CodeSpawn from your right-click menu:
- Navigate to your CodeSpawn folder.
- Double-click the
Uninstall-Menu.regfile. - Click Yes to confirm you want to modify the registry.
- You can now safely delete the CodeSpawn folder from your drive.