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Terminal session managersKeep parallel terminal agents organized.
Terminal session managers organize coding-agent processes, terminal panes, and project sessions. Some also create Git worktrees and help with branch workflows.
Systems in this category
Claude Squad
smtg-ai · terminal-session-manager
Claude Squad manages multiple coding-agent sessions in separate Git workspaces from the terminal.
Agent Deck
asheshgoplani · terminal-session-manager
Agent Deck organizes terminal coding-agent sessions with status tracking and session switching.
Agent of Empires
Agent of Empires · terminal-session-manager
Agent of Empires manages coding-agent sessions through terminal, web, and mobile interfaces.
CCManager
kbwo · terminal-session-manager
CCManager manages coding-agent sessions across projects and worktrees, including status and restoration.
dmux
Standard Agents · terminal-session-manager
dmux manages agent work in tmux panes and Git worktrees with branch and merge workflows.
Named Tmux Manager (NTM)
Dicklesworthstone · terminal-session-manager
Named Tmux Manager organizes tmux sessions and coordinates multiple coding agents from the terminal.
Herdr
herdrdev · terminal-session-manager
Herdr keeps coding-agent terminals in a background server and organizes local and SSH sessions with agent status indicators.
Rex
Superlogical · terminal-session-manager
Rex provides terminal sessions that coding agents can control through a CLI and built-in skills.
Who it's for
Developers who prefer terminal agents and need to switch between several tasks without losing session context.
Tradeoffs
Session management depends on the underlying agent runtimes. A persistent terminal session does not guarantee persistent model context or a sandbox.
Frequently asked
What is a terminal session manager?
Terminal session managers organize coding-agent processes, terminal panes, and project sessions. Some also create Git worktrees and help with branch workflows.
Who should use a terminal session manager?
Developers who prefer terminal agents and need to switch between several tasks without losing session context.
What are the tradeoffs of terminal session managers?
Session management depends on the underlying agent runtimes. A persistent terminal session does not guarantee persistent model context or a sandbox.
Which terminal session managers are in the catalog?
8 as of 2026-10-19: Claude Squad (smtg-ai), Agent Deck (asheshgoplani), Agent of Empires (Agent of Empires), CCManager (kbwo), dmux (Standard Agents), Named Tmux Manager (NTM) (Dicklesworthstone), Herdr (herdrdev), Rex (Superlogical).
Does a session manager include model access?
Usually the coding agent and its model account remain separate. Check each project’s runtime requirements before installing it.