Agent orchestrator · Orchestrator (Desktop ADE)

Emdash

Emdash is an Orchestrator (Desktop ADE) in the 2026 agents.dancingteeth catalog. Free MIT desktop ADE for parallel CLI agents in worktrees, with SSH remote and tracker sync.

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Free MIT desktop ADE for parallel CLI agents in worktrees, with SSH remote and tracker sync.

Skip if

You refuse a local desktop install or bringing your own agent CLIs / SSH remotes.

Who it fits

  • Free MIT desktop ADE for parallel CLI agents in worktrees, with SSH remote and tracker sync.
  • People who prefer a dedicated desktop coding surface
  • Terminal-first engineers who live in the shell and git

Pros

Git worktree isolation helps prevent merge conflicts; parallel CLI agents with SSH remote execution and Linear/GH/Jira sync.

Cons

Desktop app needs a local install; Bring Your Own Infra / SSH remotes — not model-key BYOK.

Facts

Locality:
Hybrid (local + cloud)
Surfaces:
Desktop, CLI
Maturity:
General availability
BYOK:
Bring your own API key
Open source:
Source available
Free tier:
Free option available

Agent standards & memory

AGENTS.md: SupportedSKILL.md: Delegates to agentsRules / memory: Local SQLite state; wraps underlying CLI agent memory.100% Free (Open-source, MIT).

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Frequently asked questions

What is Emdash?

Emdash is an Orchestrator (Desktop ADE) covered in the agents.dancingteeth 2026 catalog. Git worktree isolation helps prevent merge conflicts; parallel CLI agents with SSH remote execution and Linear/GH/Jira sync.

Who is Emdash best for?

Free MIT desktop ADE for parallel CLI agents in worktrees, with SSH remote and tracker sync.

When should I skip Emdash?

You refuse a local desktop install or bringing your own agent CLIs / SSH remotes.

What are the main trade-offs of Emdash?

Pros: Git worktree isolation helps prevent merge conflicts; parallel CLI agents with SSH remote execution and Linear/GH/Jira sync. Cons: Desktop app needs a local install; Bring Your Own Infra / SSH remotes — not model-key BYOK.

Does Emdash support AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, or MCP?

This card lists AGENTS.md as Supported, SKILL.md as Delegates to agents, and rules/memory as Local SQLite state; wraps underlying CLI agent memory.. Free options: 100% Free (Open-source, MIT)..

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