CodeMenu
Code, color, image and prompt snippet manager.
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Local-first snippet manager for code, prompts, images and design assets with AI chat and semantic search.
- for
- Developers who need an offline knowledge base for reusable code and AI prompts.
- pricing
- paid · free trial
- license
- GPL-2.0
- v1.0.0-beta.42 years ago
- v1.0.0-beta.33 years ago
- latestv1.0.0-beta.52 years ago
Key features
- Polyglot storage — Store and syntax-highlight snippets in 61 programming languages plus prompts, images, colors and notes.
- Semantic & text search — Find snippets by meaning or keywords using built-in semantic search.
- AI-powered chat — Chat with your library via built-in AI or connect external agents through the MCP server.
- Scriptable automation — Use JavaScript or HTTP calls to bulk-refactor, validate or generate reports on snippets.
- Side Window & Suggestions — Pin CodeMenu next to VS Code or Xcode and retrieve snippets without leaving the editor.
- Local HTTP server — Expose your library via a local API for tools like Raycast, Alfred or custom scripts.
- Run & preview — Execute shell scripts, preview HTML/JS and test regexes directly inside the app.
- iCloud sync & Shortcuts — Sync settings via iCloud and automate actions with iOS Shortcuts.
Use cases
- Build a verified personal code library with versioned snippets and documentation.
- Manage AI prompts and system templates for LLMs in one place.
- Provide local context to AI assistants like Claude or Cursor via the MCP server.
- Automate bulk updates of code snippets across projects with JavaScript scripts.
- Quickly retrieve reusable commands or API examples using semantic search.
CodeMenu vs alternatives
 CodeMenu |  Code Snippets AI - Your Codebase + AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Offline-first snippet and prompt manager | AI-driven codebase queries |
| Pricing | Paid | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 1 | 18 |
| Launched | Sep 2024 | Feb 2024 |
- CodeMenu vs Code Snippets AI - Your Codebase + AI: Focuses on AI-augmented code search across the whole codebase, not a local offline snippet library.
CodeMenu FAQ
What is a code snippet manager?+
It lets developers save, organize and retrieve reusable code blocks; CodeMenu also stores documentation, prompts and visual assets.
Can I store AI prompts?+
Yes, CodeMenu acts as an AI prompt manager, letting you version and organize system templates for LLMs.
How does semantic search work?+
It matches the meaning of your query against stored snippets, so you can find code even without exact keywords.
Can AI assistants read my snippets?+
Through the built-in MCP server you can give tools like Claude or Cursor secure local access to your library.
Is my data stored locally?+
CodeMenu is offline-first; data stays on your machine unless you explicitly share it.
Is there a free trial?+
Yes, a 14-day free trial is available on the Mac App Store, after which you can choose a one-time purchase or subscription.
Summarized by DevHunt from extiri.com · Oct 4, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
