CC Switch1.1 Introduction
What is CC Switch
CC Switch is a cross-platform desktop application designed for developers who use AI coding tools. It helps you centrally manage configurations for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Codex, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, OpenClaw, and Hermes.
What Problems Does It Solve
In your daily development workflow, you may encounter these pain points:
- Tedious multi-provider switching: Using different API providers (official, proxy services) requires manually editing configuration files
- Scattered configurations: Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Codex, Gemini, OpenCode, OpenClaw, and Hermes each have independent configuration files in different formats
- No usage monitoring: No visibility into how many API calls were made or how much they cost
- Service instability: When a single provider goes down, your entire workflow is interrupted
CC Switch solves these problems through a unified interface.
Core Features
Provider Management
- One-click switching between multiple API provider configurations
- Preset templates for quickly adding common providers
- Universal provider feature for sharing configurations across apps
- Claude Desktop third-party providers, direct mode, and model mapping
- Usage query and balance display
- Endpoint speed testing
Extensions
- MCP Servers: manage Model Context Protocol servers to extend AI capabilities.
- Prompts: manage system prompt presets for different workflows.
- Skills: install and manage skill extensions.
Proxy & High Availability
- Local proxy service with request logs and usage analytics
- Automatic failover to backup providers
- Circuit breakers that prevent repeated requests to unhealthy providers
- Detailed token tracking and cost estimates
Supported Applications
| Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Claude Code | Anthropic's official AI coding assistant |
| Claude Desktop | Claude desktop app with official login and third-party profiles |
| Codex | OpenAI's code generation tool |
| Gemini CLI | Google's AI command-line tool |
| OpenCode | Open-source AI coding terminal |
| OpenClaw | Open-source AI coding assistant with a multi-provider gateway |
| Hermes | Hermes Agent with provider, MCP, Skills, and Memory management |
Supported Platforms
- Windows 10 or later
- macOS 12 (Monterey) or later
- Linux Ubuntu 22.04+ / Debian 11+ / Fedora 34+ (x64 / ARM64)
Technical Architecture
CC Switch is built with a modern technology stack:
- Frontend: React 18 + TypeScript + Tailwind CSS
- Backend: Tauri 2 + Rust
- Data storage: SQLite (providers, MCP, Prompts) + JSON (device settings)
This architecture provides:
- A consistent cross-platform experience
- Native-level performance
- Secure local data storage