Dereference - IDE for Claude Code
š§ A prompt-first IDE built for Claude Code power users. Run parallel sessions with full MCP support, set checkpoints to branch or resume instantly, and work like tmux but smarter. Built to supercharge your workflow and unlock true 100x developer velocity.
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Dereference
Hey Developers!!
We built Dereference because we were genuinely tired of the constant friction that came from juggling Cursor, multiple terminal windows, and scattered AI chat sessions just to get a single feature over the finish line.
Over time, it became clear that this context-switching was slowing us down far more than we realized, so we set out to design something that would eliminate that bottleneck entirely...
Dereference is made for developers who want a truly seamless way to work with the most advanced coding tools ā” especially CLI-native tools like Claude Code, where the power is enormous but the experience can sometimes feel fragmented.
Instead of hopping between disjointed apps, it puts everything in one clean, intuitive interface thatās designed for focus and speed.
With Dereference, you can view and edit files without ever losing your train of thought, run multi-session workflows that behave like tmux (but with the intelligence of AI baked right in), and even deploy projects straight from the same interface!
no extra tabs, no messy copy-pasting, and no disruption to your flow š.
If youāre experimenting with AI-first development, or even if youāre just curious to see how Claude Code can be supercharged in the right environment, Iād love to connect.
Text me anytime and Iāll be happy to walk you through it, share what weāve learned, or give you a live tour of how we actually use it to build faster.
Morph: Accurate, Fast AI Code Edits
@adi_singh5 f you want Cursor style edits you can try our cursor style fast apply model! lmk if you want some credits to test with, love this use case
Dereference
@morphllm Send it over, we are always open to add whatever integrations makes Dereference the best possible tool for our users!
Agnes AI
Wrapping Claudeās code powers in a tmux-style UI is geniusāno more tab chaos or CLI headaches. Realy can see this making dev flow way smoother, fr.
Dereference
@cruise_chen Thanks so much! Thatās exactly what we were aiming for, capturing Claude Codeās power but without the tab and terminal overload that slows you down. Weāve been there juggling sessions and feeling the pain, so building a tmux-style UI felt like the natural solution to make the whole dev flow smoother and more focused.
Would love to hear how you manage multiple sessions now, and if thereās anything youād want to see added or improved! Appreciate the support. š
Finally! Congrats on the launch. I expect it to significantly boost productivity ā even for non-developers who want to build efficiently.
Dereference
@seunggon_kim Thanks so much! We really hope Dereference.dev can help not just developers but anyone looking to build efficiently with Claude Code. Making the workflow smoother and more accessible is definitely a big part of what we want to achieve. Really appreciate your support and kind words. Excited to keep improving! š
You got my hopes up with a "Download for Windows" button on your homepage. š
Dereference
@jashenk Ahh man! Dont worry soo many people have asked about windows! We will get to you guys asap..
Dereference
@jashenk Text me on adi@dereference.dev ill make sure to personally give it to you!
Agnes AI
Love how Dereference brings Claude Code and CLI power into a super clean UIāno more messy terminals everywhere, fr. This is realy next-level for dev workflows!
Dereference
@cruise_chen Exactly!
We wanted to solve the UI Issue while keeping it just as amazing as claude code in the terminal is!
Totally a painpoint that we are glad other people are having. Dev-workflows for the win!
Run parallel sessions with full MCP support is insane!
Dereference
@ekusiadadus So glad that you like it!
Running Parallel sessions is like a daily habit,
and if everyone is doing it its super important to be simple and easy to use,
exactly why we built it.
We have had recent API issues with our MCPs but the entire dev team is working on it!
Thanks so much for the support!
Tidyread
Amazing tool for developers! Claude Code integration is seamless. @Dereference
Dereference
@nicoleastor Thanks a lot! We put a lot of love into making the Claude Code integration smooth and seamless for developers. It means a lot to hear itās hitting the mark! If you have any feedback or features youād like to see, please donāt hesitate to share. Appreciate the support! š
Dereference
Claude Code is insanely powerful, but running multiple sessions in parallel gets chaotic fast, tabs everywhere, lost context, and constant juggling. After spending nearly $2k a month on Claude Code API and struggling ourselves, we built Dereference.dev to fix this.
Itās a prompt-first IDE that lets you run and manage multiple Claude Code sessions side-by-side, keep everything persistent, and avoid terminal overload. Built like a modern IDE but as fast as the command line, itās the developer tool we needed, and now is out for everybody!
Would love your thoughts and feedback!
One thing I really like is being able to give names to claude code sessions instead of dealing with random ids. It makes managing multiple sessions way more intuitive and cuts down on the mental load. A small detail that makes a big difference when youāre juggling a bunch of sessions at once. Great work! Looking forward for the next release
Dereference
@d_dp Appreciate that! š Naming sessions was a small UX tweak, but yeah ā it really reduces mental overhead when multitasking across threads. Weāre shipping more polish like that in the next release š
Feel free to drop anything in the feedback bar ā weāre building directly with users in the loop. Are you on Windows, by the way? š
this is genius and a huge time saver!
Dereference
@ashkan_ziaee exactly why we built it! personally saved hours coding with it..
Dereference
@ashkan_ziaee Thank you so much! Weāre really glad to hear itās making your workflow easier, saving time and reducing chaos is exactly what we aimed for. If you have any feedback or ideas on how we can improve even more, weād love to hear them!
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Congrats on the launch! š This looks like a dream setup for anyone who wants to push their coding workflow to the absolute limit ā love the checkpoint + branching concept, itās like tmux with a brain upgrade.
Iām always on the lookout for tools that save time and remove friction in the workflow, whether thatās writing better code or automating repetitive business tasks. For example, I am building tryleadbuddy.com to handle the lead generation side of things so devs can stay in their flow instead of chasing prospects. Seeing products like yours makes me excited about how much more productive we can all get when the right tools are in place.
Best of luck climbing the PH charts today! š
Dereference
@new_user___3192024d86b4c61ab1811d2 Thanks for the comment!!
your tool looks sick to, we might even use it to grow Dereference to more developers who need it!
Lets talk, and have a great day!
Complete AI
this is so fire!
Dereference
@merouanezouaid Letās gooo! Appreciate the support, brother canāt wait to hype your launch too soon, right?
Complete AI
@adi_singh5 yes yes stay tuuned..
Kandid
Dereference lets me juggle Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, and more in parallel branch, merge, and ship faster than ever!
Dereference
@bhavyaaurora lets make it the best possible tool for this one day :)
AltPage.ai
Hold up, an IDE built just for Claude Code? Thatās a game-changer! Iām always bouncing between toolsādoes it support real-time collaboration with Claude too? Loving this direction!
Dereference
@joey_zhu_seopage_ai Thanks Joey! Thats the direction!