Multi-agent mesh
Run Claude Code, Codex, Grok, and Clavue in one workspace
Split terminals, Agent Chat, and the file explorer stay aligned while multiple agent interfaces develop in parallel.
v4.1.20 · multi-agent command center·v4.1.20
The native macOS AI command center for multi-agent terminal work.
imux 4.1.20 is not another Electron IDE. It is a terminal-first multi-agent command center: open Claude Code, Codex, Clavue, and Grok CLI together with Agent Chat, files, SCM, Linked Mode mesh, browser automation, and supervisor control — as your daily driver on macOS.
Many interfaces, one workspaceLinked Mode · Agent meshv4.1.20 native
Capability scoreboard
On the agent-era scorecard, imux pulls far ahead.
Scored on multi-agent concurrency, native performance, Linked Mode automation, browser proof, and a scriptable control plane. VS Code and Cursor still win editor-era jobs; on the command-center scorecard the gap is obvious.
Leader
9.1/10
imux
Native terminal-first multi-agent command center.
Baseline
5.5/10
VS Code
Electron IDE — editor-first, terminal secondary.
Baseline
5.8/10
Cursor
AI on a VS Code base — still Electron, still editor-first.
| Capability | imux 9.1 | VS Code 5.5 | Cursor 5.8 |
|---|---|---|---|
Multi-agent concurrency | 9.8 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
Native macOS performance | 9.7 | 5.0 | 4.8 |
Terminal quality (GPU) | 9.8 | 5.5 | 5.2 |
Automation · Linked Mode | 9.6 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Browser automation | 9.5 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
Scriptable control plane | 9.6 | 4.5 | 3.5 |
Note: scores are out of 10 for the multi-agent daily-driver job on macOS — not extension marketplace size or generic IDE popularity.
Multi
agents open together
Mesh
Linked Mode fleet
Auto
automation · supervisor
v4.1.20
stable release
Native Swift / AppKitGhostty-grade terminalsMulti-agent on one screenLinked Mode · Agent meshAgent Chat · Files · SCMAutomation control planeUnix socket / icc CLINative Swift / AppKitGhostty-grade terminalsMulti-agent on one screenLinked Mode · Agent meshAgent Chat · Files · SCMAutomation control planeUnix socket / icc CLI
Runs agentsClaude CodeCodexClavueGrok CLIAiderGemini CLI
Real product shots
Multiple interfaces. Multi-agent fleet. Native automation.
Not mockups. The workbench, multi-agent splits, and Linked Mode automation settings are captured from a live imux session.
Automation · Agent mesh
Linked Mode turns installed CLIs into a schedulable fleet
Detect Clavue, Codex, Claude Code, and Grok CLI readiness. Supervisor LLM and global automation live in one control surface.
Terminal-first · multi-agent native
One command center. Multiple agents. Real automation.
imux is a terminal-first AI command center for multi-agent development on macOS — not a full VS Code/Cursor IDE clone. Open Claude Code, Codex, Clavue, and Grok CLI together — with Ghostty terminals, Agent Chat, files, SCM, Linked Mode mesh, browser automation, and supervisor control in one native workbench.
quick startmacOS
$ open /Applications/imux.app
$ cd ~/work/product && claude
$ icc browser open http://localhost:3000 --split right
Split panes host multiple agent CLIs at once — not one integrated terminal.
Linked Mode detects Clavue / Codex / Claude Code / Grok CLI readiness.
Socket + icc CLI automate notify, browser, and workspace control.
Why switch
Built for the agent era — and run a multi-agent fleet.
VS Code and Cursor optimized the editor era. imux optimizes the agent era: multiple interfaces open together, Linked Mode agent mesh, native performance, and automation as a first-class control plane — not bolted under an Electron editor.
Multi-agent
01
Many CLIs, one workspace
Claude Code, Codex, Clavue, Grok CLI and more in split terminals with files and Agent Chat on the same surface.
Automation
02
Linked Mode · Agent mesh
Detect installed agents, wire supervisor LLM, and script the workbench with the icc socket control plane.
imux
03
Native AI command center
Ghostty terminals, Agent Chat, files, SCM, SSH, browser automation, supervisor loops — Swift/AppKit daily driver for agent-era execution.
Command-center capabilities
Multi-agent fleet. Full workbench. Real automation.
VS Code and Cursor still center one editor. imux centers multi-agent execution: several CLIs at once, Linked Mode mesh, long processes, remotes, browser proof, and Git-visible state.
01 · 01 / Terminal
Multi-agent split workspaces
Open Claude Code, Codex, Clavue, Grok CLI and more in parallel panes — with notifications so the active task never disappears.
Full workbench
Ghostty-backed terminal sessions
GPU-accelerated shells for agents, builds, logs, and long-running processes — the center of the workbench.
02 · 02 / Agent Chat
Linked Mode · Agent mesh
Settings → Automation detects installed agents, supervisor LLM, and mesh readiness for coordinated local fleets.
Full workbench
First-class AI chat column
Inline approvals, model picker, and resume paths for Codex / Claude / Clavue — dense modern agent UX, native shell.
03 · 03 / Source control
Ghostty-grade terminals
GPU-accelerated shells for real agent processes — not a toy integrated terminal under the editor.
Full workbench
Branch quick pick & SCM
Click the titlebar branch for a searchable picker; diffs, commits, and GitHub context stay in the sidebar.
Best use cases
The daily driver for AI workflows that break in ordinary IDEs.
imux is strongest when the work has multiple moving parts: more than one agent, real code review, browser verification, remote hosts, or source-control-sensitive changes — without bouncing between Electron windows.
01Execution pattern
Run multiple coding agents without losing the active one
Use separate workspaces for parallel agent sessions, builds, and investigations. Notification rings and workspace metadata make it clear which task needs attention.
01Create one workspace per repo or task.
02Launch the agent in the terminal surface.
03Use the sidebar and notification jump to return when input is needed.
02Execution pattern
Turn a local feature request into a verified change
Keep the issue, file tree, edited files, test output, browser preview, and Git state in one command deck from plan to review.
01Open the repo and inspect the affected paths.
02Ask the agent to implement a bounded change.
03Verify files, run tests, inspect the browser, then review Git state.
03Execution pattern
Operate production or staging boxes over SSH
Remote work becomes safer when shell output, remote files, paths, and current objective remain tied to the same workspace.
01Connect to a named SSH target.
02Wait for the remote explorer to populate the actual remote tree.
03Inspect logs or files before running a risky command.
04Execution pattern
Automate web checks from the same workspace
Open the app preview next to the shell, use the browser API for deterministic checks, and keep debug artifacts with the terminal session.
01Split a browser beside the local dev server.
02Use the icc browser commands for navigation and inspection.
03Capture console errors, screenshots, and DOM snapshots on failure.
Workflow
Switch once. Open the fleet. Automate the loop.
Install imux as the daily driver. Open multiple agents, keep files and Git visible, automate with Linked Mode and the socket API — without bouncing back to an Electron IDE.
01
Open the project in imux
Create a workspace from your repo or SSH host. One goal per workspace keeps agents and Git state clean.
02
Open multiple agent interfaces
Split Claude Code, Codex, Clavue, Grok CLI (and more) across Ghostty panes with Agent Chat and files on the side.
03
Turn on Linked Mode automation
Use Settings → Automation for mesh readiness, supervisor LLM, and scriptable notify/browser/workspace control.
04
Review and ship
Supervisor briefs, diffs, browser evidence, and SCM stay in imux until you merge.
Automation · Linked Mode
Mesh the agents. Script the workbench. Stay in control.
Linked Mode detects Clavue, Codex, Claude Code, and Grok CLI. The supervisor LLM and Unix socket expose the same control model as the app: windows, workspaces, panes, surfaces, notifications, metadata, and browser actions.
Local control plane ready
01 / Agent mesh
Detect and link installed CLIs
Settings → Automation shows readiness for each mesh member and supervisor LLM configuration.
$ # Linked Mode: Clavue · Codex · Claude Code · Grok CLI
$ open /Applications/imux.app # Settings → Automation
$ icc list-workspaces --json
02 / Workspace control
Create, target, and inspect workspaces
Use the CLI from hooks, build scripts, or your own launchers.
$ icc list-workspaces --json
$ icc new-workspace
$ icc identify --json
03 / Browser checks
Drive the embedded browser
Navigate, wait, inspect, and capture evidence without leaving imux.
$ icc browser open http://localhost:3000
$ icc browser surface:2 wait --text "Dashboard"
$ icc browser surface:2 screenshot --out /tmp/imux-check.png
Documentation
From landing page to operating manual.
The site now routes users into practical workflows instead of stopping at a feature list. Start with installation, then move into agent loops, remote workspaces, supervisor usage, and automation.
Getting started→
Install the macOS app, wire the compatibility CLI, and understand the update path.
Agent workflows→
Recommended patterns for Claude Code, Codex, Aider, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, and parallel sessions.
Remote workspaces→
Use SSH workspaces safely with remote explorers, real remote files, and path-aware operations.
Supervisor mode→
Brief imux, turn current context into an execution plan, and keep handoffs concrete.
Usage Guide→
A complete operating guide for local workspaces, remote hosts, file editing, supervisor flow, source-control-aware workflows, and safe upgrades.
Upgrade Log→
A structured release history for imux, including the first public line, website rollout, localization updates, and upgrade notes.
Community & public feedback
Real words from engineers and builders.
Every quote links to the original public post on X, Hacker News, or Reddit — verified community feedback, not paid endorsements.
X·Verified source
“Another day another libghostty-based project, this time a macOS terminal with vertical tabs, better organization/notifications, embedded/scriptable browser specifically targeted towards people who use a ton of terminal-based agentic workflows.”
Public comment
Mitchell Hashimoto
Creator of Ghostty and founder of HashiCorp
@mitchellh
Open original post →
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X·EN
Source →This is exactly the product I've been looking for. After two hours this am I've in love.
Nick Schrock
Creator of Dagster. GraphQL co-creator.
“
X·EN
Source →I've been using this all weekend and it's amazing.
Edward Grefenstette
Director of Research at Google DeepMind
“
X·EN
Source →Been using this for a week and it's fantastic. Vert tab for each WIP task. Inside, claudes on one side and browser with PR and resources on the other, switch between tasks and stay organized. Mix that with skills to have Claude watch CI recursively, etc. feeling enlightened tbh
Connor
@connorelsea
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X·EN
Source →This has been such a useful find. I can't recommend it enough.
Scott Watermasysk
@scottw
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X·JA
Source →icc 良さそうすぎてついにバイバイ VSCode するときなのかもしれない
あさざ
@asaza_0928
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X·JA
Source →年初にWarpからGhosttyに乗り換えたけど、今はiccに乗り換えた💻 垂直タブが便利で、Claude Codeのタスクの終了が通知されるのがありがたい。Ghosttyベースだから爆速動作はそのまま。ghosttyでやったブランチ表示や補完もそのまま使える
鹿野 壮 Takeshi Kano
@tonkotsuboy_com
Quotes preserve the author’s original wording and link to public posts. imux does not fabricate endorsements.
FAQ
Direct answers for what people ask first.
Clear positioning: imux is a terminal-first multi-agent command center for macOS development — not a sidekick, and not a full VS Code/Cursor clone.
Is imux a full VS Code replacement?
No. imux is a full native workbench for multi-agent execution: terminals, Agent Chat, files, SCM, remotes, browser automation, Linked Mode mesh, and supervisor control. It is not a full VS Code/Cursor IDE clone with complete LSP/debug/extension parity.
Can I run multiple agents at once?
Yes. Split panes host Claude Code, Codex, Clavue, Grok CLI and other CLIs in parallel while files, SCM, and Agent Chat stay on the same surface. Linked Mode tracks mesh readiness.
Does imux support automation?
Yes. Settings → Automation configures supervisor LLM and Linked Mode. The Unix socket and icc CLI script workspaces, notifications, browser checks, and more.
Is imux just a Ghostty fork?
No. imux uses Ghostty-grade rendering for terminals, then adds workbench layers: multi-agent layout, Agent Chat, explorers, SCM, browser automation, mesh, and a scriptable control plane.
Launch imux
Replace the IDE. Open the multi-agent command center.
Download the current macOS build. Make imux your daily workbench for multi-agent fleets, automation, files, Git, remotes, and verification.
Claude CodeCodexClavueGrok CLI