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Claude Squad

Manage multiple AI terminal agents in parallel with isolated Git worktrees

open sourceupdated May 22, 2026

Open-source terminal app for managing multiple AI coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Aider) in parallel, each in an isolated workspace with its own git branch. Uses tmux for isolated terminal sessions and git worktrees so agents work independently without conflicts. Dashboard view of all active instances, auto-accept mode for background execution, and a review workflow for inspecting changes before merging. Installed via Homebrew as the cs command.

Claude Squad is an open-source terminal application for managing multiple AI coding agents like Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, and Aider in parallel, each running in isolated workspaces with independent git branches. It solves the challenge of coordinating multiple AI agents working on different tasks simultaneously by using tmux for isolated terminal sessions and git worktrees to ensure each agent works on its own branch without conflicts. Claude Squad enables developers to multiply their productivity by running several AI agents in the background while reviewing and merging their changes through a unified terminal interface.

Claude Squad provides a dashboard view showing all active agent instances and their current tasks, background task execution with auto-accept mode for unattended operation, git worktree isolation ensuring each agent works independently without conflicting file changes, and a review workflow for inspecting changes before merging them into the main branch. The tool supports managing instances and tasks in a single terminal window, with the ability to pause, resume, and monitor agent progress in real-time. Installation is available through Homebrew or manual setup, with the tool accessible as the cs command in the terminal.

Claude Squad targets developers and engineering teams who want to parallelize their AI-assisted development workflow by running multiple coding agents simultaneously on different tasks, features, or bug fixes. It integrates with any terminal-based AI coding agent including Claude Code, OpenAI Codex CLI, Gemini, and Aider, making it agent-agnostic and flexible. Claude Squad is particularly valuable for senior developers and tech leads who want to delegate multiple coding tasks to AI agents and review the results before merging, effectively turning a single developer into a team lead managing a squad of AI coding assistants.

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Free (open-source)

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CLI (macOS, Linux)

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Comparisons

Omnara vs Claude Squad — Remote Agent Control vs Local Terminal Orchestration

Claude Squad and Omnara both manage multiple Claude Code or Codex agents at once, but they live on different sides of the same desk. Claude Squad is a terminal-first orchestrator that runs everything locally with tmux and Git worktrees — fast, free, and offline by design. Omnara is a remote-control layer that puts a desktop, web, mobile, and Apple Watch dashboard around your sessions so you can steer agents from anywhere, including your wrist. Here is when each one is the right call.

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Baton vs Claude Squad — GUI Agent Orchestrator vs Terminal Session Manager

Baton and Claude Squad both enable running multiple AI coding agents simultaneously, but with different interfaces and scope. Baton is a desktop GUI application that works with any coding agent — Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Gemini — using git worktree isolation. Claude Squad is a terminal-based tool specifically for managing multiple Claude Code sessions via tmux. Your choice depends on agent diversity and interface preference.

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Oh My ClaudeCode vs Claude Squad — Multi-Agent Plugin vs Session Manager

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FAQ

What is Claude Squad?

Open-source terminal app for managing multiple AI coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Aider) in parallel, each in an isolated workspace with its own git branch. Uses tmux for isolated terminal sessions and git worktrees so agents work independently without conflicts. Dashboard view of all active instances, auto-accept mode for background execution, and a review workflow for inspecting changes before merging. Installed via Homebrew as the cs command.

Is Claude Squad free?

Yes — Claude Squad is open source and free to use. Free (open-source)

Is Claude Squad open source?

Yes — Claude Squad is open source.

What are the best Claude Squad alternatives?

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