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Herdr Releases Native Desktop Application for Terminals and Coding Agents
Key points
- Native desktop app for Linux, macOS (Apple Silicon), and Windows (x64).
- Organizes work into 'spaces' with tabs and split panes.
- Monitors coding agent statuses (Working, Blocked, Done, Idle).
- Terminals continue running after the application window is closed.
Native Desktop Application Launch
Herdr has released its native desktop application, providing a dedicated interface for managing terminals and coding agents. The application is available for Linux (x86-64 and ARM64), macOS (Apple Silicon, with Intel builds from source), and x64 Windows (version 10 1803 or newer). Installation is performed via shell scripts for Linux/macOS and PowerShell for Windows, which also install `herdr-core` if it is not present.
Workspace Organization and Management
The Herdr app introduces 'spaces' to organize work, typically tied to a single repository on one machine. Each space can contain multiple tabs, which can be further split into panes to display terminals or mod panels side-by-side. Spaces and tabs can be named for persistent labeling, and new tabs inherit the folder of the focused terminal.
Agent Monitoring and Interaction
A dedicated agents sidebar consolidates all agents from active spaces, including those started by other agents. The sidebar displays agent statuses: 'Working' (busy), 'Blocked' (waiting for user input), 'Done' (finished), and 'Idle' (not working or finished and viewed). Clicking an agent opens it, with workers appearing in a peek view that can be converted into a full tab.
Terminal Persistence and Remote Access
A key feature is the ability for terminals to continue running in the background even after the Herdr application window is closed. Closing individual panes or tabs will terminate their respective terminals. The application also supports adding SSH machines via settings or the sidebar, allowing users to manage terminals on remote hosts.
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Primary sources
GitHub cmc_internal/api GitHub github/collect GitHub herdrdev/herdr-app GitHub _private/browser GitHub get-started/accessibility GitHub en/copilotReporting from
Herdr has launched a native desktop application for managing terminals and coding agents across different machines. The application allows users to organize work into spaces, monitor agent statuses, and keep terminals running even after closing the window.