Get Sparkle.
Native macOS. Universal (Apple Silicon + Intel). ~7MB. No install wizard.
System requirements
- Apple Silicon or Intel
- Claude Code installed and logged in
- Your own Anthropic API key (for AI enhancement features)
After download: what to expect
- 1
Open the DMG
Drag Sparkle to your Applications folder
- 2
Launch Sparkle
Sparkle checks for Claude Code on first launch and guides you through setup if it's missing
- 3
Paste your API key or login to Claude Code
Drop your Anthropic API key into Sparkle's settings. It's stored in your macOS Keychain; Sparkle never sees it in plaintext
- 4
Create a project
Point Sparkle at a folder. It sets up the git worktree structure automatically
- 5
Start thinking or building
Open Thinking mode to brainstorm. Spawn a build agent to ship. Say "Hey Sparkle" to start talking
Troubleshooting
Claude Code isn't found
Install Claude Code from docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code. Sparkle includes a guided installer that detects and walks you through setup.
Where is my API key stored?
In your macOS Keychain. Sparkle never stores it in plaintext, never sends it to our servers, and never logs it. Your key stays on your machine.