qwen-code-cli-UI

qwen-code-cli-UI

A desktop and mobile UI for qwen CLI, Google's official CLI for AI-assisted coding. You can use it locally or remotely to view your active projects and sessions in qwen CLI and make changes to them the same way you would do it in qwen CLI. This gives you a proper interface that works everywhere.

https://gitee.com/masx200/qwen-code-api-server

Screenshots

Chat View Main interface showing project overview and chat

Setting Setting

Chat View qwen-code-cli-UI Diagram

Features

• Responsive Design - Works seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile so you can also use qwen CLI from mobile
• Interactive Chat Interface - Built-in chat interface for seamless communication with qwen CLI
• Integrated Shell Terminal - Direct access to qwen CLI through built-in shell functionality
• File Explorer - Interactive file tree with syntax highlighting and live editing
• Git Explorer - View, stage and commit your changes. You can also switch branches
• Session Management - Resume conversations, manage multiple sessions, and track history
• Model Selection - Choose from multiple qwen models including qwen 2.5 Pro
• YOLO Mode - Skip confirmation prompts for faster operations (use with caution)

Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js v20 or higher
• qwen CLI installed and configured

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/masx200/qwen-code-cli-ui.git
cd qwen-code-cli-UI

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Configure environment:

cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your preferred settings

Note: The .env file has been removed for security. Always copy .env.example to .env when using and modify settings as needed.

4. Start the application:

# Development mode (with hot reload)
npm run dev

The application will start at the port you specified in your .env

5. Open your browser:
   • Development: http://localhost:4009

Security & Tools Configuration

🔒 Important Notice: All qwen CLI tools are disabled by default. This prevents potentially harmful operations from running automatically.

Enabling Tools

To use qwen CLI's full functionality, you'll need to manually enable tools:

1. Open Tools Settings - Click the gear icon in the sidebar
2. Enable Selectively - Turn on only the tools you need
3. Apply Settings - Your preferences are saved locally

About YOLO Mode

YOLO mode ("You Only Live Once") is equivalent to qwen CLI's --yolo flag, skipping all confirmation prompts. This mode speeds up your work but should be used with caution.

Recommended approach: Start with basic tools enabled and add more as needed. You can always adjust these settings later.

Usage Guide

Core Features

Project Management

The UI automatically discovers qwen CLI projects from ~/.qwen/projects/ and provides:

• Visual Project Browser - All available projects with metadata and session counts
• Project Actions - Rename, delete, and organize projects
• Smart Navigation - Quick access to recent projects and sessions

Chat Interface

• Use responsive chat or qwen CLI - You can either use the adapted chat interface or use the shell button to connect to qwen CLI
• Real-time Communication - Stream responses from qwen with WebSocket connection
• Session Management - Resume previous conversations or start fresh sessions
• Message History - Complete conversation history with timestamps and metadata
• Multi-format Support - Text, code blocks, and file references
• Image Upload - Upload and ask questions about images in chat

File Explorer & Editor

• Interactive File Tree - Browse project structure with expand/collapse navigation
• Live File Editing - Read, modify, and save files directly in the interface
• Syntax Highlighting - Support for multiple programming languages
• File Operations - Create, rename, delete files and directories

Git Explorer

• Visualize Changes - See current changes in real-time
• Stage and Commit - Create Git commits directly from the UI
• Branch Management - Switch and manage branches

Session Management

• Session Persistence - All conversations automatically saved
• Session Organization - Group sessions by project and timestamp
• Session Actions - Rename, delete, and export conversation history
• Cross-device Sync - Access sessions from any device

Mobile App

• Responsive Design - Optimized for all screen sizes
• Touch-friendly Interface - Swipe gestures and touch navigation
• Mobile Navigation - Bottom tab bar for easy thumb navigation
• Adaptive Layout - Collapsible sidebar and smart content prioritization
• Add to Home Screen - Add a shortcut to your home screen and the app will behave like a PWA

Architecture

System Overview

┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│   Frontend      │    │   Backend       │    │  qwen CLI     │
│   (React/Vite)  │◄──►│ (Express/WS)    │◄──►│  Integration    │
└─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘

Backend (Node.js + Express)

• Express Server - RESTful API with static file serving (Port: 4008)
• WebSocket Server - Communication for chats and project refresh
• qwen CLI Integration - Process spawning and management
• Session Management - JSONL parsing and conversation persistence
• File System API - Exposing file browser for projects
• Authentication System - Secure login and session management (SQLite database: qwencliui_auth.db)

Frontend (React + Vite)

• React 18 - Modern component architecture with hooks
• CodeMirror - Advanced code editor with syntax highlighting
• Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework
• Responsive Design - Mobile-first approach

Configuration Details

Port Settings

• API Server: Port 4008 (default)
• Frontend Dev Server: Port 4009 (default)
• These ports can be changed in the .env file

环境变量配置

项目支持以下环境变量配置，请在 .env 文件中设置：

变量名	默认值	描述
qwen_PATH	qwen	qwen CLI 的安装路径
HOME	系统用户主目录	用户主目录路径
PORT	4008	API 服务器端口
OPENAI_API_KEY	-	OpenAI API 密钥（可选）
OPENAI_BASE_URL	-	OpenAI API 基础 URL（可选）
DB_PATH	./server/database/qwencliui_auth.db	数据库文件路径
JWT_SECRET	随机生成	JWT 令牌加密密钥
API_KEY	-	外部 API 密钥（可选）
NODE_ENV	development	运行环境（development/production）
OPENAI_MODEL	-	OpenAI 模型名称（可选）
CUSTOM_LLM_MODEL_NAME	-	OpenAI 模型名称（可选）
CUSTOM_LLM_API_KEY	-	OpenAI API 密钥（可选）
CUSTOM_LLM_ENDPOINT	-	OpenAI API 基础 URL（可选）
USE_CUSTOM_LLM	-	启用自定义 LLM 支持（可选）

示例配置：

# .env 文件示例
qwen_PATH=/Users/username/qwen
HOME=/Users/username
PORT=4008
OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-your-openai-key-here
DB_PATH=./server/database/qwencliui_auth.db
JWT_SECRET=your-secret-key-here
API_KEY=your-api-key-here
NODE_ENV=development

Database Configuration

Initial Setup and Table Structure

• Database File: server/database/qwencliui_auth.db
• Database Type: SQLite 3
• Initialization: Automatically created and initialized on server startup

User Table Details

Table Name: qwencliui_users

Column	Data Type	Constraints	Description
id	INTEGER	PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT	Unique user identifier
username	TEXT	UNIQUE NOT NULL	Login username (email recommended)
password_hash	TEXT	NOT NULL	bcrypt hashed password
created_at	DATETIME	DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP	Account creation timestamp
last_login	DATETIME	NULL	Last login timestamp
is_active	BOOLEAN	DEFAULT 1	Account active/inactive status

Indexes:

• idx_qwencliui_users_username: For fast username lookups
• idx_qwencliui_users_active: For filtering active users

First Run Setup

1. On first server startup, database file is automatically created if it doesn't exist
2. Table structure is loaded from server/database/init.sql
3. First access displays user registration screen
4. First user is registered as administrator

Security Features

• Passwords are hashed with bcrypt before storage
• JWT token-based authentication system
• Session management with timeout functionality
• SQL injection protection (prepared statements used)

Troubleshooting

Common Issues & Solutions

"No qwen projects found"

Problem: The UI shows no projects or empty project list Solutions:

• Ensure qwen CLI is properly installed
• Run qwen command in at least one project directory to initialize
• Verify ~/.qwen/projects/ directory exists and has proper permissions

File Explorer Issues

Problem: Files not loading, permission errors, empty directories Solutions:

• Check project directory permissions (ls -la in terminal)
• Verify the project path exists and is accessible
• Review server console logs for detailed error messages
• Ensure you're not trying to access system directories outside project scope

Model Selection Not Working

Problem: Selected model is not being used Solutions:

• After selecting a model in settings, make sure to click "Save Settings"
• Clear browser local storage and reconfigure
• Verify the model name is displayed correctly in the chat interface

License

GNU General Public License v3.0 - see LICENSE file for details.

This project is open source and free to use, modify, and distribute under the GPL v3 license.

Original Project

This project is based on qwen Code UI (GPL v3.0) with customizations.

Major Changes:

• Adapted from qwen cli to qwen CLI
• Added authentication system (SQLite-based)
• qwen-specific model selection feature
• Enhanced Japanese language support
• UI adjustments and qwen branding

Thanks to the original qwen Code UI project.

Acknowledgments

Built With

• qwen CLI - Google's official CLI
• React - User interface library
• Vite - Fast build tool and dev server
• Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework
• CodeMirror - Advanced code editor

https://github.com/QwenLM/qwen-code

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