Get started with flamel
flamel is a self-hosted AI development environment built on Claude Code. You run the server. We handle the identity.
Get the flamel server
The server handles all Claude sessions, storage, and MCP tools. You run it on your machine or a VPS — then connect from any browser via web.flamel.dev.
Sign in to download the server binary.
Sign inLinux x86_64 only. Windows users can run via WSL.
Install Claude CLI
The server machine needs the Claude CLI installed. Make sure claude is on your PATH — only the server needs it, not the clients connecting via the browser.
If this prints a version number, you're good. Each user authenticates with their own Claude subscription when they connect — the server itself doesn't need API keys. Alternatively, an organization can provide an API key for all users.
Run the server
Start the server on your machine or a VPS:
Then open web.flamel.dev in your browser and connect to your server. Works from any device.
Connect to flamel.dev
On first launch, the server will open your browser (or print a URL) to sign in and register your instance with flamel.dev. Once connected, your server appears in your dashboard and is accessible from anywhere.
Invite your team (optional)
From your dashboard → Invites, generate an invite code and share it. Teammates sign up, and you grant them access to specific servers.