Frink

Frink: Desktop-first application for running parallel agents and custom multi-step workflows.

Frink is a desktop application for running parallel agents and multi-step custom workflows triggered by schedules, webhooks, or external events. It allows you to run up to four agents side by side in split panes, each with its own model, git worktree, and file diffs. You can write custom steps in JavaScript or commands, and connect plugins and Model Context Protocol tools like Linear, Shortcut, ClickUp, GitHub, Notion, Slack, Sentry, and PostHog. The application stores chats, workflows, and tasks locally in SQLite using your existing AI tool sign-ins such as Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor. Finished work and agent questions appear in a central Work Queue accessible on your computer or iPhone beta.

Frink at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, self-hosted, open source
Pricing: Free and open source under the MIT License.
Released: October 2026
Category: AI agent tool
Website: github.com/benord-labs/frink

Key features

Run up to four agents side by side in split panes
Build automated routines from natural language descriptions
Trigger workflows on schedules, webhooks, or tool events
Manage all runs and approvals in a central Work Queue
Review file changes using built-in editor diffs
Write custom steps in JavaScript or commands
Connect integrations via plugins and MCP

Use it for

Running multiple coding agents simultaneously on separate git worktrees
Automating multi-step routines triggered by external tool events
Reviewing agent code changes and approvals in a central queue

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