Lobster

Lobster is a native Mac app for running Claude Code agents that delegates tasks and handles reviews.

Lobster is a native Mac app designed for running Claude Code agents. It allows users to hand off tasks, letting agents work in isolated worktrees while keeping the main project folder untouched. The app notifies users only when human attention is required, featuring an inbox for triage and a review interface for diffs. Users can keep or snip individual hunks, send agents back with notes, and automatically turn approved work into commits and pull requests. It supports macOS and integrates with Claude Code, storing all tasks and history locally on the Mac.

Lobster at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS
Pricing: Free plan; optional Pro features on a paid subscription planned for later.
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: getlobster.dev

Key features

Isolated worktrees and branches for agents
Needs you inbox for task triage
Diff review interface to keep or snip hunks
Automatic creation of commits and pull requests
Global shortcut for quick task addition
Menu bar integration for notifications
Local storage of tasks and history

Use it for

Delegating coding tasks to AI agents
Reviewing code diffs hunk by hunk
Managing multiple agent sessions
Turning approved AI work into pull requests

Companions

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gstack — Skill bundle for planning, review and shipping.

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