Lancer

Lancer is a desktop AI workspace for managing conversations, parallel branches, and tasks.

Lancer is a desktop AI workspace built on pi-gui and pi. It combines conversations, parallel branches, and execution processes to trace tasks from start to finish. Users can manage multiple sessions with a single assistant and fork tasks into sub-branches. The GitTree interface displays session lines, branches, and delivery nodes. It connects subscription accounts, API keys, and custom endpoints through pi. macOS Apple Silicon serves as the primary verification platform.

Lancer at a glance

Best for: Software engineer, Product manager
Runs on: macOS, Linux, Windows, Web, CLI
Pricing: Free
Released: October 2026
Category: AI agent tool
Website: github.com/raylee-ai/lancer

Key features

Manage multiple sessions with one assistant
Fork tasks into sub and grand-child branches
View session lines and branches in GitTree
Send active bubbles and process line feedback
Connect subscription accounts and API keys
Link open Doubao App sessions on macOS

Use it for

Track task execution from start to finish
Manage parallel AI agent conversations
Review branching event graphs and nodes
Download and process video analysis workflows

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