Kolo

Kolo is a terminal-based tool that runs multiplayer AI coding agents for browser collaboration.

Kolo enables teams to collaborate on terminal-based AI coding agents through a shared browser session. Only the host needs to install the software, while teammates can join via a link to watch, type, approve steps, or take over. It includes built-in adapters for Claude Code, Codex CLI, and opencode, plus custom agent descriptions for other tools. Hosts manage permissions and decide who can control the session, while read-only members can follow along. The software runs via a single Go binary that operates a hub and a host. It supports Linux and macOS, with WSL2 recommended for Windows.

Kolo at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Linux, macOS, Windows
Pricing: Free
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/komovaar/kolo

Key features

Run multiplayer AI coding agents in a shared browser session
Share links for team members to watch, type, and take over
Use built-in adapters for Claude Code, Codex CLI, and opencode
Configure custom agent descriptions for other tools
Grant read-only access to observers
Manage session control through the host
Detect agent status from terminal output

Use it for

Collaborate on terminal AI coding sessions with teammates in a browser
Let team members watch, type, and take over active AI coding sessions
Share agent sessions without requiring installs for observers

Companions

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

Context7 — Provides up-to-date documentation for AI agents and code editors.
Ollama — Run local models at zero marginal cost, with code kept on your machine.
OpenRouter — Access over 500 models and 80 providers through one unified API.
Daytona — Runs sessions in isolated sandboxes synced to git branches.
Oh My OpenCode Slim — Lightweight multi-agent orchestration and background tasks.

Alternatives to Kolo

Alook — Connects existing local coding agents to team communication channels.
Coucou — It provides open-source, real-time agent monitoring and approvals directly from the screen notch.
OpenCode — Works with 75+ model providers, local models, and existing subscriptions
Composio — Equips AI agents with tools, managed user auth, and sandboxes across 1,500+ apps
Agent Relay — It carries turns between different AI agents and stops for human decisions.
Pairon — Direct shared AI coding agents across connected computers in real time.
Lody — Run coding agents in parallel with isolated worktrees and live diff reviews.
Archon — Orchestrate multiple AI agents with isolated workflows via a single command layer.
Kolega Labs — It runs locally, supports multiple providers, and journals every phase for audits.
GoCodeo — Generates production-ready code, explains code, and creates tests in seconds.
Oh My OpenAgent — Executes complex coding and research tasks independently using a keyword.
Codex Host — Runs different AI coding assistants simultaneously in the native Codex Desktop window.

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