Claire Docs
Developer documentation

Build the connected inbox.

Everything you need to run, understand, and extend Claire—the AI-native messenger for all your conversations.

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01 / Start here

Run Claire locally

Clone the repository, prepare a safe local environment, and start in mock mode.Read the setup guide

02 / Understand

See the whole system

Follow a message from the mobile app through the Bun server, Matrix, and bridges.Explore architecture

03 / Contribute

Ship with confidence

Learn the workflow, checks, and conventions that keep Claire dependable.View contributor workflow

Documentation by track

Find the part you own.

Mobile

Expo, React Native, and the unified inbox.

Desktop

Native desktop apps and local development.

Plugins

Create extensions for Claire’s platform.

Self-hosting

Run the full Matrix-based local stack.

Environment

A reference for local configuration.

Testing

Checks and fixtures for reliable changes.

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