Orca

Orca is a desktop integrated development environment (IDE) built specifically for working with AI coding agents. It lets you run agents like Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode simultaneously, each in its own isolated git worktree. Instead of juggling multiple terminal windows and code editors, you manage everything from one application. You can see what each agent is working on, review their output, and track their status without constantly switching contexts.

The tool integrates a terminal workspace based on Ghostty, allowing you to split terminals horizontally, vertically, or in nested panes. It keeps terminal scrollback after restarts, so you don't lose logs. Beyond coding, Orca includes a markdown editor and preview for viewing project notes, specifications, and agent-generated documentation. You can also preview images and PDFs, review code diffs, check pull request status, and see CI checks—all within the same window.

Orca is most useful for developers and engineering teams who regularly use AI agents to assist with coding tasks. It centralizes the workflow, making it easier to oversee multiple agents working on different features or bug fixes. For example, you could have one agent implementing an authentication feature while another refactors an API, with each change tracked in a separate branch. The tool is free, open-source under the MIT license, and available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.