Gandr FAQs

Question 1

What is Gandr and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Gandr is a WSL bridge that routes Claude Desktop's coding, shell, and file tasks from Windows to Claude Code running within a native Linux environment via WSL. It enables Claude Desktop users to leverage their full Linux setup for execution.

Question 2

Why would I use Gandr with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Gandr allows you to enjoy Claude Desktop's user interface while executing all your coding, shell, and file-related tasks directly within your existing WSL Linux environment. This means Claude works with your familiar Linux tools, dotfiles, and authentication state.

Question 3

Is Gandr a full Claude Desktop integration for WSL?

Accepted Answer

No, Gandr functions as an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. It specifically routes tool calls from Claude Desktop to Claude Code running in WSL. Claude Desktop itself still runs on Windows, and its native Code tab functionality is not routed through Gandr.

Question 4

What kind of WSL operations can Gandr facilitate?

Accepted Answer

Beyond delegating tasks to Claude Code, Gandr also exposes direct WSL filesystem operations. This includes tools to read, write, append, patch, list, delete, move, copy files/directories, and inspect metadata within your Linux environment.

Question 5

What are the core requirements to use Gandr?

Accepted Answer

You need Windows with WSL2, a functional WSL distro, Claude Desktop installed on Windows, and Claude Code installed and authenticated inside your WSL distro, with `claude` available on its PATH.

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