A desktop and browser application for parallel agentic development, supporting multiple LLM models and isolated workspaces.
One-Minute Overview#
mux is a desktop and browser application designed for parallel agentic development. It allows multiple agents to work simultaneously in different environments while monitoring code divergence through a centralized view. If you need to use multiple AI assistants efficiently for coding, mux will significantly boost your development productivity.
Core Value: Multi-agent parallel workflow with centralized Git status management and support for multiple LLM models.
Getting Started#
Installation Difficulty: Low - Pre-built binaries available, no complex dependencies required
# Download pre-built binaries for macOS and Linux from the releases page
Is this right for me?
- ✅ Multi-model development scenarios: Need to use multiple AI models simultaneously for development
- ✅ Complex Git workflows: Need to track development progress across multiple branches or worktrees
- ❌ Simple projects: Might be overly complex for small projects that don't require parallel agents
- ❌ Team collaboration needs: Prefer traditional code collaboration tools over agent systems
Core Capabilities#
1. Isolated Workspaces - Solving environment isolation issues#
- Supports three operation modes: local execution, Git worktrees, and remote SSH
- Each agent works in an independent environment, avoiding interference Actual Value: Develop multiple features in parallel across different environments, improving efficiency
2. Multi-model Support - Solving AI model selection problems#
- Supports various advanced models (Sonnet, Grok, GPT-5, Opus, etc.)
- Integrates Ollama for local LLMs
- Supports OpenRouter for accessing long-tail models Actual Value: Choose the most suitable AI model for each task, flexibly handling different development scenarios
3. VS Code Integration - Solving development environment switching#
- Access mux workspaces directly from VS Code via extension
- No need to leave your familiar development environment Actual Value: Seamless integration into existing workflows, reducing tool-switching costs
4. Efficient Agent Management - Solving multi-agent coordination#
- Agent status displayed in sidebar
- Rich keybinds and UI controls Actual Value: Clear visibility into all agent status, improving management efficiency
5. Rich Output Support - Solving complex information presentation#
- Supports Mermaid diagrams, LaTeX, and other formats
- Integrated code review functionality Actual Value: Visual understanding of complex proposals and system designs, reducing cognitive load
Tech Stack & Integration#
Development Languages: Not explicitly specified Main Dependencies: Supports multiple AI models and Git workflow tools Integration Methods: Desktop application + VS Code extension + Browser app
Maintenance Status#
- Development Activity: Actively developed by Coder Technologies
- Recent Updates: Continuously updated in recent periods
- Community Response: Community support available via Discord
Commercial & License#
License: AGPL-3.0
- ✅ Commercial: Allowed with requirements
- ✅ Modification: Permitted
- ⚠️ Restrictions: Must comply with AGPL terms, including source code disclosure requirements
Documentation & Learning Resources#
- Documentation Quality: Comprehensive, with full documentation and development guides
- Official Documentation: GitHub repository documentation
- Sample Code: Available through development guides