Agent orchestrator · Orchestrator (Desktop ADE)

Orca

Orca is an Orchestrator (Desktop ADE) in the 2026 agents.dancingteeth catalog. Running Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and other CLI agents side by side in isolated git worktrees inside one open-source ADE (with mobile companion).

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Running Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and other CLI agents side by side in isolated git worktrees inside one open-source ADE (with mobile companion).

Skip if

You only need a single agent CLI, or you want the orchestrator to supply models instead of BYO subscriptions.

Who it fits

  • Running Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and other CLI agents side by side in isolated git worktrees inside one open-source ADE (with mobile companion).
  • People who prefer a dedicated desktop coding surface
  • Users who supervise or kick off agent runs from mobile

Pros

Open-source Agent Development Environment for parallel Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Cursor CLI, and other agent CLIs in isolated git worktrees; Ghostty-class terminals, embedded Chromium/Design Mode, SSH remotes, iOS/Android companion.

Cons

Orchestration ADE only — bring your own agent subscriptions; assumes you read diffs and care about git hygiene.

Facts

Locality:
Hybrid (local + cloud)
Surfaces:
Desktop, Mobile
Maturity:
General availability
Open source:
Source available
Free tier:
Free option available

Agent standards & memory

AGENTS.md: Delegates to agentsSKILL.md: Delegates to agentsRules / memory: Worktree and agent-session state; wraps underlying CLI agent memory.100% Free (Open-source, MIT).

Mobile

Companion app for live agent status / usage while away from desk —

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Frequently asked questions

What is Orca?

Orca is an Orchestrator (Desktop ADE) covered in the agents.dancingteeth 2026 catalog. Open-source Agent Development Environment for parallel Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Cursor CLI, and other agent CLIs in isolated git worktrees; Ghostty-class terminals, embedded Chromium/Design Mode, SSH remotes, iOS/Android companion.

Who is Orca best for?

Running Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and other CLI agents side by side in isolated git worktrees inside one open-source ADE (with mobile companion).

When should I skip Orca?

You only need a single agent CLI, or you want the orchestrator to supply models instead of BYO subscriptions.

What are the main trade-offs of Orca?

Pros: Open-source Agent Development Environment for parallel Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Cursor CLI, and other agent CLIs in isolated git worktrees; Ghostty-class terminals, embedded Chromium/Design Mode, SSH remotes, iOS/Android companion. Cons: Orchestration ADE only — bring your own agent subscriptions; assumes you read diffs and care about git hygiene.

Does Orca 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 Worktree and agent-session state; wraps underlying CLI agent memory.. Free options: 100% Free (Open-source, MIT)..

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