Task Handoff

Task Handoff is a unified control plane for managing AI development workspaces across local and remote machines.

TaskHandoff brings Codex and other AI development work into one control plane by connecting AI sessions spread across machines, workspaces, and chat platforms. It manages node enrollment, instance lifecycles, sessions, applications, and message routing. The system is organized into three runtime layers: Control Plane, Node Agent, and Controlled Instance. It supports Docker as the primary isolated runtime, along with a built-in Local Runtime on supported non-Windows nodes. Users can manage multi-node resources, environment templates, repository workflows, and chat integrations with Telegram, DingTalk, WeChat, and Feishu/Lark.

Task Handoff at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, API, CLI, self-hosted, open source
Pricing: Free
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/edgestorage/task-handoff

Key features

Multi-node management across local and remote nodes
Managed workspaces using Docker as the primary runtime
Image market and custom images through one creation flow
Environment templates saved from Docker instances
AI session center with real-time state via WebSocket
Repository workflows for files, changes, and branches
Chat integrations with Telegram, DingTalk, WeChat, and Feishu/Lark
Mobile client for iOS and Android devices

Use it for

Manage AI development workspaces across local and remote machines
Route messages and actions from chat platforms to instances
Inspect repository files, changes, branches, and worktrees
Connect mobile devices to a user-managed Control Plane

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SwarmPane — Run multiple AI coding agents side by side and let your tests pick the winner.
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PI Desktop — It keeps projects, settings, and sessions local without mandatory accounts.
Orbit — Durable task queues and audit logs keep agent work traceable and disciplined.

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