Explainer
Claude Code + Codex.Two coding agents that run in a terminal.
A terminal is a text-only window where you type commands, and both Claude Code and Codex run there. Claude Code is Anthropic's coding agent, while Codex is OpenAI's.
Both tools can read and edit files in a folder and run commands. If you don't use a terminal, the setup and workflow can feel like a wall.
Normand wraps both in a desktop UI, so you work in real folders and run tasks in plain language.
Looking for examples? See use cases.
Why it feels confusing.If you don't use a terminal.
It starts in the terminal
You open a text window and have to remember commands before work begins.
It assumes you code all day
Git, environments, and file paths are assumed.
The work feels split
Files live in folders while output lives in a scrollback window.
Normand doesn't replace them.It gives them a UI.
Normand is a desktop app that runs Claude Code and Codex side by side.
It runs locally and works in your folders. It shows the plan before it runs.
What it is
- A desktop app for Claude Code + Codex
- Runs locally in your folders
- Shows the plan before it runs
What it is not
- Not a new model
- Not a chatbot-only experience
- Not another terminal to learn
How it worksin three steps.
Step 1
Choose the folder
Pick the folder where the files already live.
Step 2
Say what you want
Write a short request and Normand maps the steps.
Step 3
Approve and run
Review the plan, then run it.
The work people ask forfrom these agents.
Receipts to CSV
Drop in PDFs and scans, get a clean CSV.
Summarize PDFs
Pull the key points into a short summary.
Organize files
Group files and archive older items.
Update a slide deck
Refresh charts from the latest numbers without breaking formatting.
Meeting notes to actions
Turn notes into actions with owners and dates.
Prepare taxes
Find receipts and totals, then export a CSV.
Normand
A desktop app for Claude Code + Codex.