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Xum (formerly Mux)

Xum (formerly Mux) is an Orchestrator in the 2026 agents.dancingteeth catalog. Running many coding agents in parallel with isolated workspaces from Xum (formerly Mux; mux alias) by Coder Technologies.

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Running many coding agents in parallel with isolated workspaces from Xum (formerly Mux; mux alias) by Coder Technologies.

Skip if

You only need a single local CLI agent.

Who it fits

  • Running many coding agents in parallel with isolated workspaces from Xum (formerly Mux; mux alias) by Coder Technologies.
  • People who prefer a dedicated desktop coding surface
  • Builders who start in the browser without a local IDE setup

Pros

Open-source (AGPL) parallel coding agents in isolated workspaces; multi-model; browser + desktop UI from Coder Technologies; mux command, protocol, and local data dir remain aliases after the Xum rename.

Cons

AGPL; orchestration layer — still need underlying coding agents/models.

Facts

Locality:
Cloud-native
Surfaces:
Desktop, Web
Maturity:
General availability
Open source:
Source available

Agent standards & memory

AGENTS.md: Delegates to agentsSKILL.md: Delegates to agentsRules / memory: Isolated workspace and agent run state.OSS; gateway eval credits.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Xum (formerly Mux)?

Xum (formerly Mux) is an Orchestrator covered in the agents.dancingteeth 2026 catalog. Open-source (AGPL) parallel coding agents in isolated workspaces; multi-model; browser + desktop UI from Coder Technologies; mux command, protocol, and local data dir remain aliases after the Xum rename.

Who is Xum (formerly Mux) best for?

Running many coding agents in parallel with isolated workspaces from Xum (formerly Mux; mux alias) by Coder Technologies.

When should I skip Xum (formerly Mux)?

You only need a single local CLI agent.

What are the main trade-offs of Xum (formerly Mux)?

Pros: Open-source (AGPL) parallel coding agents in isolated workspaces; multi-model; browser + desktop UI from Coder Technologies; mux command, protocol, and local data dir remain aliases after the Xum rename. Cons: AGPL; orchestration layer — still need underlying coding agents/models.

Does Xum (formerly Mux) 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 Isolated workspace and agent run state.. Free options: OSS; gateway eval credits..

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