Who should use claudswap?

claudswap is an open-source project built for Claude Code users and developers.

Yes — claudswap is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.

What platforms does claudswap run on?

claudswap runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.

Is claudswap still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 5 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to claudswap?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include ccswap, claudepath, and overclaude.

claudswap is developed by Brandon R. Thomas.

When did claudswap launch?

claudswap first shipped in 2026.

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claudswap

Name: claudswap
Author: Brandon R. Thomas

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claudswap is an open-source CLI utility that switches Claude Code between models using a /switch command. It includes a transparent pseudo-terminal wrapper designed to work across terminal environments.

Open SourceApache-2.0CLISelf-hosted

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Overview

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claudswap is a CLI tools & terminal project. It focuses on switching Claude Code between models across different terminal environments. claudswap is an open-source project aimed at Claude Code users and developers. claudswap is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. claudswap is available on the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

Brandon R. Thomas builds and maintains claudswap, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 5 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include model switching, slash command, and PTY wrapper.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Model switching
Slash command
PTY wrapper
Terminal support

Built with & integrations

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github

Runs on

CLISelf-hosted

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License

Apache-2.0

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Frequently asked questions about claudswap

What is claudswap?: Claudswap focuses on switching Claude Code between models across different terminal environments. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who should use claudswap?: claudswap is an open-source project built for Claude Code users and developers.
Is claudswap free?: Yes — claudswap is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does claudswap run on?: claudswap runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is claudswap still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 5 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to claudswap?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include ccswap, claudepath, and overclaude.ccswap claudepath overclaude
Who makes claudswap?: claudswap is developed by Brandon R. Thomas.
When did claudswap launch?: claudswap first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
Open source: Yes (GitHub)
License: Apache-2.0
First seen: 8 Aug 2026
Built for: Claude Code users and developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Switching Claude Code between models across different terminal environments.

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GitHub: brandonrthomas/claudswap
PyPI: claudswap

Developer

Brandon R. Thomas

Solo developer

GitHub

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Stars: 0
Forks: 0
Open issues: 0
Last commit: 8 Aug 2026
Commits 90d: 5
Contributors: 1
Authorship: Solo
Default branch: main

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Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 8 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 8 Aug 2026

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Slug: claudswap-pypi-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 8 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 8 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 8 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/claudswap

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