muxel
What it is
Muxel is a native desktop terminal workspace for running and managing multiple AI coding agents and shells. It is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows, and can run agents on remote hosts over SSH while its interface, editor, and file browser stay local. Users can split panes horizontally or vertically, organize tabs, and move panes into separate windows. Configurable presets include Claude, opencode, Amp, Grok, Hermes, Ollama, Ollama Code, Pi, and Shell. Git worktrees provide isolated projects with review and GitHub pull request actions. Prompt-based task runners launch tasks and can schedule saved prompts every few minutes, hourly, or daily. Other built-in tools include an editor, file browser, diff review, Git controls, a command palette, and terminal scrollback search. Agent status distinguishes working, idle, blocked, and done, with desktop notifications when an unfocused agent needs attention. Muxel is free and open source under GPL-3.0, with a separate commercial license available from ProjectHax LLC. Its maker says the app does not send projects, terminal contents, prompts, or usage to them; configured agents and service providers handle data under their own policies.
For and against
For
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Offers configurable presets for multiple agents and shells.
- Includes Git worktrees, review, and pull request actions.
- Free and open source under GPL-3.0.
Against
- tmux session persistence is Unix-only and disabled on Windows.
- Configured agents and service providers have their own data policies.
- A separate commercial license is available from ProjectHax LLC.
The verdict
Muxel combines terminal panes, agent management, Git tools, and local file tools across three desktop platforms. Windows users should note the stated persistence limit, and all users should consider the policies of their configured providers.
Who it suits
Muxel suits people who run coding agents and shells side by side. It may also fit users who want remote SSH agents while keeping the interface and file tools local.
Plans and prices
Free & open source
GPL-3.0 · Linux / macOS / Windows
Read 3 Oct 2026 · muxel.sh
On the record
- Agent integrations
- Built-in configurable presets include Shell, Claude, opencode, Amp, Grok, Hermes, Ollama, Ollama Code and Pi.muxel.sh · read 3 Oct 2026
- Agent panes
- Panes can be split horizontally or vertically, with tabs and layouts that persist per project.muxel.sh · read 3 Oct 2026
- Agent presets
- Built-in agent presets include Claude, opencode, Amp, Grok, Hermes, Ollama, Ollama Code, Pi, and Shell; presets are configurable.muxel.sh · read 2 Oct 2026
- Agent status
- Live status identifies agents as working, idle, blocked or done, with desktop notifications when an unfocused agent needs attention.muxel.sh · read 3 Oct 2026
- Built-in tools
- The app includes an editor, file browser, diff review, Git controls, command palette, and terminal scrollback search.muxel.sh · read 2 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- Downloads are available for Linux, macOS, and Windows, including Linux AppImage, deb, rpm, and tar.gz packages; macOS dmg and zip; and Windows installers and portable zip files.muxel.sh · read 2 Oct 2026
- GitHub integration
- Git worktrees include in-worktree review and GitHub pull request actions.muxel.sh · read 3 Oct 2026
- Git worktrees
- Muxel supports isolated Git worktrees with review and GitHub pull request actions.muxel.sh · read 2 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes muxel as a tool for people running coding agents and shells side by side.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- License
- The software is available under GPL-3.0 and a separate commercial license for uses that cannot comply with the GPL.muxel.sh · read 3 Oct 2026
- Local data
- The maker says the app runs locally and does not send projects, terminal contents, prompts or usage to them.muxel.sh · read 3 Oct 2026
- Platform limits
- The GitHub README says tmux session persistence is Unix-only and disabled on Windows.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The app runs locally and does not send projects, terminal contents, prompts, or usage data to ProjectHax LLC; configured agents and service providers receive data according to their own policies.muxel.sh · read 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- muxel is a native terminal multiplexer for managing multiple AI coding agents from one window.muxel.sh · read 3 Oct 2026
- Remote projects
- Projects can run agents on remote hosts over SSH while the interface, editor and file browser remain local.muxel.sh · read 3 Oct 2026
- Remote work
- Muxel can run agents on remote hosts over SSH, with the interface, editor, and file browser remaining local.muxel.sh · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs questions about its terms and privacy policy to its GitHub issue tracker.muxel.sh · read 3 Oct 2026
- Task automation
- Task runners can launch agents with templated prompts, and scheduled loops can run prompts every few minutes, hourly or daily.muxel.sh · read 3 Oct 2026
