Crowsnest

Crowsnest is a private, local macOS workspace that coordinates Claude Code and Codex accounts, conversations, and agent crews in one application.

Crowsnest is a private, local macOS workspace for coordinating Claude Code and Codex sessions. It allows users to manage multiple accounts, track usage history, and handle agent handoffs without uploading conversation transcripts or prompts to external servers. The app integrates with local runtimes, enabling users to perform tasks like editing Claude turns in place, starting sessions on different provider accounts when limits are reached, and creating multi-agent plans. It also features a UI Studio for making visual drafts that convert into component briefs. Remote workspaces are supported via SSH connections to user-managed servers. The software functions as a local interface and requires existing Claude Code or Codex installations to operate.

Crowsnest at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS
Pricing: Standard $19.99; Pro $69.99; Premium $99 (launch price, 50% off $198). All plans are one-time purchases with a seven-day trial.
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: crowsnest.app

Key features

Multi-account management for Claude Code and Codex
Local usage summaries and cost evidence
Agent Crew dependency graph planning
Remote workspace connections via SSH
Byte-preserving Claude turn editing
Visual draft creation with UI Studio
Cross-provider work handoffs with lineage tracking

Use it for

Switching between provider accounts when usage limits are hit
Reviewing multi-agent plans before execution
Connecting to remote servers over SSH for agent work
Drafting UI changes visually and converting them into code tasks

Companions

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