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verified 2026-11-02
Coding agents & AI IDEs · open source
Herdr
A native desktop app for terminals and coding agents. Agents run in herdr-core, a small local server, so quitting or updating the app leaves them working; a status view shows which agent needs you. Layouts, mods and settings are plain files your agent can edit. Remote machines join over SSH.
Best for: Running several coding agents (Claude Code, Codex and others) side by side and keeping their sessions alive when the window closes.
Pricing
| Free tier | Yes. The app, herdr-core and Herdr TUI are free and open source (Apache 2.0). |
|---|---|
| Paid plans | None. You pay for whichever agents and models you run. |
| Maker | herdrdev |
| Source | https://herdr.dev |
| Last verified |
Pros
- Sessions survive app quits, updates and crashes
- Works with any CLI agent; scripts can report status as agents
- macOS (Apple silicon), Linux (x86_64, arm64) and Windows (x86_64)
Cons
- A reboot or stopped herdr-core ends running agents; work isn't auto-resumed
- The desktop app and the older Herdr TUI don't share sessions
Notable facts
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FAQ
Is Herdr free?
Yes. The app, herdr-core and Herdr TUI are free and open source (Apache 2.0).
How much does Herdr cost?
None. You pay for whichever agents and models you run.
What is Herdr best for?
Running several coding agents (Claude Code, Codex and others) side by side and keeping their sessions alive when the window closes.
Who makes Herdr?
Herdr is made by herdrdev.
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