What is CLI Manager?
CLI Manager is a macOS desktop app, open source under the MIT license, that gathers your AI coding agents - Claude Code, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI and plain shells - into one sidebar. You group projects into folders, name each session by its role, and switch between them with a shortcut while every session keeps running.
Beyond the terminals, it adds Git worktrees as separate workspaces, a built-in Source Control panel for staging and committing, an in-app diff view where you can send line comments back to an agent, and a memo pad for each session. An optional AI Control API, off by default, lets an agent such as Claude Code open and drive sessions that you can watch and take over at any time.
Key features
- Single sidebar for Claude Code, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI and shells
- Project folders and role-based session names with shortcut switching
- Git worktrees as separate workspaces with built-in Source Control panel
- In-app diff review with line comments sent back to the agent terminal
- AI Control API for agents to open and read visible sessions (opt-in, localhost-only)
- Usage limit alerts and session status from official Claude Code and Codex hooks
Who is it for
- Developers running multiple AI coding agents
- Developers managing several projects and Git worktrees
- Teams building custom workflows around CLI agents
Pros and cons
- Open source under the MIT license
- Keeps all agent sessions visible and running side by side
- Status from official hooks avoids mistaking a permission prompt for a finished task
- Currently available only for macOS; Windows is coming soon, Linux is not on the roadmap
CLI Manager pricing
The vendor does not publish prices in a readable form (often pricing is shown only after signing in).
Is CLI Manager free?
Yes, there is a free plan. The app is free and open source under the MIT license (since v1.5.0); the macOS build can be downloaded or compiled from GitHub.
CLI Manager alternatives
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Warp | 20 USD/mo | yes | AI agents |
 Cursor | 20 USD/mo | yes | Coding |
 Gumloop | 37 USD/mo | trial | AI agents |
 Opera Neon | 19.90 USD/mo | no | AI agents |
 Manus | 20 USD/mo | ? | AI agents |
 Microsoft Foundry | not listed | ? | AI agents |
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FAQ
What is CLI Manager used for?
Desktop app to run and organize Claude Code, Codex CLI and Gemini CLI sessions side by side in one workspace.
Is CLI Manager free?
Yes, there is a free plan. The app is free and open source under the MIT license (since v1.5.0); the macOS build can be downloaded or compiled from GitHub.
How much does CLI Manager cost?
The vendor does not publish prices publicly or requires sign-in.
What are the best CLI Manager alternatives?
Closest alternatives: Warp, Cursor, Gumloop, Opera Neon, Manus.
Data checked October 14, 2026 on the vendor website (climanager.solhun.com).