Farol

Farol is an open source macOS terminal app for running multiple AI coding agents in parallel.

Farol is a free, open source macOS terminal app designed for agentic coding where AI agents write code and you supervise them. It allows you to run Claude Code and Codex agents side by side in parallel, with each agent operating in its own git worktree on a new branch so their files never conflict. The sidebar shows live status updates indicating which agent is working, waiting for input, or finished. Features include menu bar and notch status monitoring, file diffs, git graph visualization, branch management, and the ability to commit, push, and open pull requests on GitHub or GitLab. Built on libghostty, it delivers native Mac performance, speed, and theme support. It requires a Mac with Apple silicon and macOS 14 or later.

Farol at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS
Pricing: Free, open source under the MIT license
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: farol.sh

Key features

Parallel agent execution in separate git worktrees
Live session status tracking in a sidebar
Menu bar and notch status monitoring
File diff review and pull request creation
Project file tree and light editor
Git branch and commit graph visualization
Native macOS app built on libghostty

Use it for

Running multiple AI coding agents at the same time
Supervising Claude Code and Codex sessions
Reviewing code diffs and opening pull requests
Managing git branches and commits visually

Companions

Tools that articles about Farol recommend using with it, each with its job.

Claude Code — Built to work with Claude Code.
Codex — Built to work with Codex.
Context7 — Provides up-to-date documentation for AI agents and code editors.
Superpowers — Brainstorm, plan and execute skills for bigger tasks.
Playwright MCP — Enables LLMs to interact with web pages using structured accessibility snapshots.
GitHub MCP Server — Reads pull requests, issues and code search on GitHub.

Alternatives to Farol

ManyAgents — Runs multiple AI coding agents locally on your Mac with dedicated worktrees and live previews.
cmux — It features vertical tabs, notification rings, and split panes for AI coding.
Ret — Manage multiple AI coding agents across projects from one unified desktop interface.
Claude Squad — Manages multiple AI agents in isolated git worktrees.
Gtree — Runs multiple AI coding agents together and flags file overlaps.
Coucou — It provides open-source, real-time agent monitoring and approvals directly from the screen notch.
Kolo — Teams share one browser session to watch, type, and control AI agents together.
Claude Codex Bridge — Runs multiple AI coding agents concurrently with stable cross-provider collaboration.
jevgrep — Reduces coding agent costs by providing targeted, relevant repository context.
Murmell — Run and coordinate multiple AI coding agents in one shared cloud canvas.
Array — Runs Claude Code, Codex, and Pi side by side on one canvas.
Lobster — Runs AI coding agents in isolated worktrees and nudges you only for human reviews.

All Farol alternatives