A free, open-source tool restoring visibility into Claude Code's hidden actions.
Product memo
Developers using Claude Code's CLI often lose sight of the AI's internal steps. This tool reconstructs hidden details like thinking, tool I/O, and file paths by reading existing local session logs. It offers a clear, searchable view of Claude's actions without requiring API keys or modifying the CLI. This utility helps developers understand and debug AI-driven coding workflows.
For who
Developers using Claude Code CLI
Solves what
Restores visibility into Claude Code's hidden actions and reasoning.
- Reconstructs hidden session logs
- Visualizes context window breakdown
- Inspects tool calls and subagents
In their own words
Your Claude is coding blind.
See everything it did — every file path, tool call, and token — from the session logs already on your machine. Used by 50,000+ developers·Open source·No API keys
See everything it did — every file path, tool call, and token — from the session logs already on your machine.
Commercial cues
Model
free only
Free tier
Yes
Trial
No
Pricing Strategy
Claude-devtools offers a free tier; paid plan details are not publicly priced.
- • A no-cost model leverages open source for low-friction adoption.
- • It focuses on utility and community demand, not monetization.
- • The single free tier avoids complex pricing or feature gates.
Operator context
Team
Indie / lean
Founded
Feb 2026
Platform
Desktop
Audience
Developers
Public footprint
Builder Strategy
- Strategy Type
- Niche Specialist
- Stage
- Bootstrapped Lean
- Effort
- Solo Buildable
About claude-devtools Expand
Claude-devtools offers a product for developers who need to understand the internal workings of Claude Code's CLI. It addresses the challenge of reduced output visibility by reconstructing hidden details from existing local session logs.
Users gain a clear, searchable view of Claude's thinking steps, tool I/O, and file paths. This open-source utility helps developers debug and gain insight into their AI-driven coding workflows without needing API keys or modifying the core CLI.