Orca CLI
Desktop environment for running Codex, Claude Code, OpenCode and Pi in parallel git worktrees, with a mobile companion
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Why this level
- Runs several agents that execute commands and change code in parallel
- Enables remote control of agents from a phone
Install
- Works in
In your terminal, with SkillFoxx CLI
npx skillfoxx add cli/orcaDetects the agents on your machine, shows the access level and pins the version.
Other ways to install
Access and checks
How we reviewBroad accessThe tool can change data, run commands or handle secrets.
- Runs several agents that execute commands and change code in parallel
- Enables remote control of agents from a phone
This is third-party code. Review the repository files before installing.
What it does
Orca runs several coding agents side by side, each in its own git worktree, and shows their work in one window. You can send one prompt to five agents, compare results and merge the best. Agents run on your own subscriptions. Orca also ships skills for the agents: orca-cli controls worktrees, terminals and the embedded browser, orchestration coordinates workers with tasks and waits, and there are skills for Linear and emulators. An iOS and Android companion app notifies you when an agent finishes and lets you send follow-ups from your phone.
Who it is for. For developers juggling several tasks with different agents who are tired of terminal tabs.
Good fit when
- You want to run one task across several agents and pick the best result
- Several branches run in parallel and changes must not mix
- You want to monitor agents from your phone
Not a fit when
- One agent in one terminal is enough
- You cannot install desktop apps
Example request
Hand this task to Codex and Claude Code in separate worktrees and tell me when both finishLimitations
Agents and their subscriptions are installed separately. On Linux outside Orca terminals the orca command points to the GNOME screen reader, so the CLI is invoked as orca-ide there.
How to disable. Uninstall the app, for example brew uninstall --cask orca on macOS, and remove Orca skills from the agents' skills directories.
FAQ
Is a separate Orca subscription required?
The README says agents run on your own subscriptions.
Can it run headless?
Yes, orca serve covers headless Linux servers and has its own guide.
How is Orca different from running agents in separate terminals?
Orca runs several agents side by side, each in its own git worktree, and shows their work in one window. One request can go to five agents, results can be compared and the chosen one merged. A mobile app is included.
How do I download and run Orca for agents?
On macOS install via Homebrew: brew install --cask stablyai/orca/orca. It is a desktop app that launches Codex, Claude Code, OpenCode and Pi. The risk level is high because agents work in your repositories, see the checks block.
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Comparison with similar tools
Entries that share the main search query, and how they differ.
| Entry | Official | Authentication | Repository stars | Main difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orca (this entry) | no | 109,281 | ||
| Harness MCP | yes | not required | 1,390 | the Harness MCP server |
| Pane (runpane MCP server) | yes | not required | 586 | runpane MCP server |
| Tessera | no | 314 | a desktop and browser workspace for parallel Claude Code |
README in short
The README lists features: a mobile companion, parallel worktrees, running different agents side by side and tracking them in one place. Install via builds for macOS, Windows and Linux, a Homebrew cask or AUR; iOS via App Store and TestFlight, Android via APK. A guide covers orca serve on headless servers. MIT licensed.