Overview

Orca provides an Agent Development Environment (ADE) that lets you run multiple coding agents, such as Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Cursor CLI, and others, in parallel on isolated worktrees. The platform works on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android, and it is free and open source.

The core of Orca is a single application that bundles terminals, diffs, a browser view and a CLI, all built for agents. You create a workspace, define an orca.yaml file, and each agent runs in its own worktree so they do not interfere with one another. The UI shows a list of active agents, their runtime status, and lets you issue shell commands, view test results, or edit files directly from the editor pane. The companion mobile app mirrors the desktop view, letting you monitor agent activity, switch accounts and keep a terminal session alive while away from your desk.

If you already have subscriptions to agents such as Claude Code, Codex, Grok, Gemini or any other CLI‑based AI tool, you can add those credentials in Orc‑s settings and run them side‑by‑side. The environment also integrates with Git, showing branches, pull‑request counts and allowing you to stage changes, run linting, or execute CI commands from within the same window. Projects are organized by repository, branch and feature, with a timeline that records how many agents are running, total agent time and PRs created. The tool also provides quick actions for common services like GitHub and Linear, and a built‑in observability dashboard for monitoring tasks.

Developers who need to coordinate several agents on a codebase will find Orca useful for splitting tasks into isolated environments, running regression tests, and reviewing AI‑generated code changes without manual context switching. The platform's cross‑platform nature means you can start work on a laptop and continue monitoring progress from a phone, keeping the same workspace state across devices.

Key features

Run any CLI‑based coding agent in parallel, each in its own worktree
Integrated terminals, diff viewer, browser and CLI inside one app
Git integration for branches, PR counts and in‑app lint/test commands
Mobile companion app for iOS and Android to watch live agent status
Open‑source, free and available on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Details

Pricing: Free
Category: Code

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Pros and cons

Pros

Supports a wide range of agents and lets you use existing subscriptions
Isolated worktrees prevent agents from overwriting each other's files
Unified interface for terminal, diff, browser and editor reduces context switching
Mobile app extends visibility of agent activity beyond the desktop

Cons

No pricing information is published because the tool is free and open source
The listing does not specify any formal support channels or SLA details
Documentation on configuring custom agents beyond the listed examples is limited.