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Alma
Alma is an AI client application that unites language models, coding agents, and memory into one workspace.
Alma is an application for Mac, Windows, Linux, and iPhone that brings multiple AI models, coding agents, and a readable memory into one interface. It supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, DeepSeek, OpenRouter, and any compatible API. As a client for herdr, Alma turns terminal sessions for Claude Code, Codex, and pi into clean chats with folded steps and formatted code. The app alerts you when agents need input or permission, allowing you to answer via multiple-choice options, command approvals, or file sharing. Features include live desktop streaming, remote terminal access, web search, MCP server integration, skills, and editable local memory.
Alma at a glance
- Best for: Software engineer
- Runs on: macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS
- Pricing: Freemium
- Released: December 2025
- Category: AI coding tool
- Website: alma.now
Key features
- Support for OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, DeepSeek, and OpenRouter models
- Integration with herdr for Claude Code, Codex, and pi agents
- Push notifications when agents require input or permission
- Local-first thread storage and direct API key usage
- Skills and Model Context Protocol server support
- Live screen streaming and remote terminal access from iPhone
- Built-in web search and browser
Use it for
- Manage and respond to terminal coding agents remotely
- Switch between multiple AI models within the same conversation
- Stream and control your desktop Mac from an iPhone
- Maintain searchable and editable memory across AI threads
Companions
Tools that articles about Alma recommend using with it, each with its job.
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- Composio — Equips AI agents with tools, managed user auth, and sandboxes across 1,500+ apps
- Oh My OpenCode Slim — Lightweight multi-agent orchestration and background tasks.
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- Genkit — Provides unified APIs and local developer tools for AI application workflows.
- Codeg — Run multiple AI coding agents together and manage them from mobile devices.
- AGENTS.md — It separates agent-specific instructions from human-focused README files.
- Alook — Connects existing local coding agents to team communication channels.
- AgentDock — Manages multiple coding agents from one screen-edge inbox without switching tabs.
- Alcubi — Run multiple coding agents concurrently without managing live sessions.
- Array — Runs Claude Code, Codex, and Pi side by side on one canvas.
- Orca — Runs multiple AI coding agents simultaneously in isolated workspaces.
- Agent OS — Manage AI coding sessions side by side and check on them from your phone.
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