Agent orchestrator · Orchestrator (Desktop)
cmux
cmux is an Orchestrator (Desktop) in the 2026 agents.dancingteeth catalog. macOS desktop orchestration of parallel local coding-agent CLIs.
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macOS desktop orchestration of parallel local coding-agent CLIs.
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You need Windows/Linux prebuilts, cloud sandboxes, or a coding agent that supplies models.
Who it fits
- macOS desktop orchestration of parallel local coding-agent CLIs.
- People who prefer a dedicated desktop coding surface
- Terminal-first engineers who live in the shell and git
- Users who supervise or kick off agent runs from mobile
Pros
macOS desktop orchestrator for parallel coding-agent sessions — manages multiple agent CLIs/workspaces with local-first control; iOS companion (TestFlight beta) to attach to Mac terminals; OSS from Manaflow.
Cons
macOS-only desktop; orchestration only — bring underlying agent CLIs; young product vs Conductor/Termic; catalog has not hands-on verified.
Facts
- Locality:
- Hybrid (local + cloud)
- Surfaces:
- Desktop, CLI, Mobile
- Maturity:
- Experimental
- Open source:
- Source available
- Verified:
- Oct 2026
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What is cmux?
- cmux is an Orchestrator (Desktop) covered in the agents.dancingteeth 2026 catalog. macOS desktop orchestrator for parallel coding-agent sessions — manages multiple agent CLIs/workspaces with local-first control; iOS companion (TestFlight beta) to attach to Mac terminals; OSS from Manaflow.
Who is cmux best for?
- macOS desktop orchestration of parallel local coding-agent CLIs.
When should I skip cmux?
- You need Windows/Linux prebuilts, cloud sandboxes, or a coding agent that supplies models.
What are the main trade-offs of cmux?
- Pros: macOS desktop orchestrator for parallel coding-agent sessions — manages multiple agent CLIs/workspaces with local-first control; iOS companion (TestFlight beta) to attach to Mac terminals; OSS from Manaflow. Cons: macOS-only desktop; orchestration only — bring underlying agent CLIs; young product vs Conductor/Termic; catalog has not hands-on verified.
Does cmux support AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, or MCP?
- This card lists AGENTS.md as Delegates to agents, SKILL.md as Delegates to agents, and rules/memory as Local workspace/session state; wraps underlying CLI harness memory.. Free options: Free (GPL); iOS beta early access via Founder's Edition..
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