For developer-gamers · Windows · Built on Overwolf

Ship code without quitting your game.

It's literally your Claude — just inside your game. Same conversation, same context. Code during loading screens, queue times, and respawns without alt-tabbing.

Free during beta · Coming to the Overwolf App Store
Requires Windows 10+, Overwolf, and the Claude Code CLI.
Claudictive ● ready
fix the auth bug
Found stale token check in auth.ts:42 — want me to fix?
yes, push it
Edited auth.ts, ran tests (12 passed), committing…
✓ Pushed fix: auth token refresh — back to your game.

Turn dead time into shipped code

Loading screens, queue times, respawns — every gaming session has gaps. Claudictive turns them into productive minutes.

One hotkey, full chat

Compact pill stays out of your way. Press your hotkey to expand into a full chat with Claude — code, ask questions, push commits.

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Continues your VS Code session

Claudictive picks up your active Claude Code session — same conversation, same context. Exit the game and keep going in VS Code.

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Live diff viewer

Watch Claude edit files in real time. Approve, stop, or rollback without leaving the game.

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Productivity stats

Session history, commits-while-gaming counts, milestones. See exactly what you shipped during your last raid.

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Stays out of your way

Compact pill mode keeps the overlay invisible until you press your hotkey. Click-through prevents accidental input grabs during mid-fight.

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Privacy-first

Conversations stay on your machine. No telemetry without opt-in. We never see your messages or your code.

Works on hundreds of games

Built on Overwolf, so any Overwolf-supported game works. Confirmed compatible:

Don't see your game? It probably still works — Overwolf supports hundreds of titles.

Three steps to start shipping

  1. 1

    Install from the Overwolf store

    One-click install. Already have Claude Code on your machine? Claudictive auto-connects — no extra auth, no extra setup.

  2. 2

    Launch your game

    The overlay injects automatically. Press Ctrl+Shift+C to open chat. Press it again to collapse.

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    Code during the dead time

    Loading screen? Push a commit. Respawn timer? Review a PR. When the game ends, your conversation continues in VS Code with full context.

Why not just alt-tab?

You can absolutely alt-tab to VS Code or Claude in a browser. Here's what changes when the chat is inside the game.

Alt-tab to browser / VS Code
Claudictive
Window switch
Drops you out of fullscreen, breaks immersion, sometimes crashes the game
No window switch — overlays on top, game keeps running
Conversation
Different session in browser; you re-paste context
Same Claude Code session; full context preserved
Diff review
Switch to your editor to read diffs
Live diff viewer in-overlay; approve / rollback in one click
Hand-off
You manually paste back into VS Code after
Auto hand-off to your VS Code Claude Code session on game exit
Time cost
10-15 seconds of friction per switch
~0 seconds — one hotkey toggles the chat

FAQ

Is Claudictive free?

Yes — free during the public beta. After that, the core product stays free; we may add optional paid tiers (cloud sync, team features) later. You bring your own Claude access; we never bill you.

Does it run on Mac or Linux?

No. Claudictive is built on Overwolf, which is Windows-only. Mac/Linux support would require a different overlay architecture and isn't on the near-term roadmap. If you want to be notified if that changes, join the waitlist below and we'll let you know.

Do I need a Claude API key — or does Claude Pro / Max work?

Either works. Claudictive talks to your local Claude Code CLI, so whatever auth method you've already set up there (API key, Pro subscription, Max subscription, or AWS Bedrock / Vertex) carries over automatically. You don't enter credentials in Claudictive.

What languages and frameworks does it support?

Anything Claude Code can edit — which is essentially every language and framework. The overlay doesn't care about your stack; it just relays your messages to Claude and shows the diffs Claude produces.

Does it work with VS Code? JetBrains? Vim?

It works alongside any editor. When you exit your game, your overlay conversation hands off to your active Claude Code CLI session — wherever that's running (VS Code, JetBrains, terminal, etc.). The overlay itself is the editor while you're in-game.

How does it not interfere with my game?

By default Claudictive shows a small "pill" status indicator. Only when you press your hotkey does the chat panel expand. Default hotkeys are Ctrl+Shift combos so they don't clash with game controls. You can rebind any hotkey in Settings.

Will I get banned for using this?

Claudictive is built on Overwolf — an officially sanctioned overlay framework used by hundreds of apps and allowed by every major game publisher (Riot, Valve, Blizzard, EA, etc.). It doesn't modify game files, read game memory, or automate input.

Does it support my game?

If Overwolf supports your game, Claudictive runs on it — that's hundreds of titles including League, Valorant, CS2, Apex, WoW, Dota 2, Minecraft, Fortnite, Path of Exile, and more.

Where is my data stored?

Locally only. Conversation transcripts and stats live in %APPDATA%/claudictive/ on your machine. Nothing leaves your device unless you explicitly opt in (e.g. submitting a bug report with logs attached).

How do I install it?

Claudictive ships through the Overwolf App Store. Once we launch publicly, install it like any other Overwolf app — one click. Until then, join the waitlist for early access.

When does it launch?

Private beta now, public launch on the Overwolf App Store soon. Join the waitlist below — we're rolling out access in waves.

Get early access

We're inviting developer-gamers in waves. One email when your invite is ready — no marketing, no spam.

No spam. One email when your invite drops, that's it.
Prefer email? Reach us at hello@claudictive.com.