NAME
parallel-code — Run Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini side by side — each in its own git worktree
SYNOPSIS
https://github.com/johannesjo/parallel-code/releasesINFO
DESCRIPTION
Run Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini side by side — each in its own git worktree
README
Turn wait time into parallel progress.
Parallel Code is a desktop app that gives every AI coding agent its own git branch and worktree — automatically.
Screenshots
| Agent working on a task | Commit & merge workflow |
|---|---|
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| Direct mode (main branch) | Themes |
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Why Parallel Code?
- Use the AI coding tools you already trust — Claude Code, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI — all from one interface.
- Free and open source — no extra subscription required. MIT licensed.
- Keep every change isolated and reviewable — each task gets its own git branch and worktree automatically.
- Run agents in parallel, not in sequence — five agents on five features at the same time, zero conflicts.
- See every session in one place — switch context without losing momentum.
- Control everything keyboard-first — every action has a shortcut, mouse optional.
- Monitor progress from your phone — scan a QR code, watch agents work over Wi-Fi or Tailscale.
How does it compare?
| Approach | What's missing |
|---|---|
| Multiple terminal windows / tmux | No GUI, no automatic git isolation — you manage worktrees, branches, and merges by hand |
| VS Code extensions (Kilo Code, Roo Code, etc.) | Tied to VS Code; no true parallel worktree isolation between agents |
| Running agents sequentially | One task at a time — blocks your workflow while each agent finishes |
How it works
When you create a task, Parallel Code:
- Creates a new git branch from your main branch
- Sets up a git worktree so the agent works in a separate directory
- Symlinks
node_modulesand other gitignored directories into the worktree - Spawns the AI agent in that worktree
When you're happy with the result, merge the branch back to main from the sidebar.
More features
- Tiled panel layout with drag-to-reorder
- Built-in diff viewer and changed files list per task
- Shell terminals per task, scoped to the worktree
- Direct mode for working on the main branch without isolation
- Six themes — Minimal, Graphite, Classic, Indigo, Ember, Glacier
- State persists across restarts
- macOS and Linux
Demo
Getting Started
Download the latest release for your platform from the releases page:
- macOS —
.dmg(universal) - Linux —
.AppImageor.deb
- macOS —
Install at least one AI coding CLI: Claude Code, Codex CLI, or Gemini CLI
Open Parallel Code, point it at a git repo, and start dispatching tasks.
Build from source
git clone https://github.com/johannesjo/parallel-code.git
cd parallel-code
npm install
npm run dev
Requires Node.js v18+.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl = Cmd on macOS.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Tasks | |
Ctrl+N | New task |
Ctrl+Shift+A | New task (alternative) |
Ctrl+Enter | Send prompt |
Ctrl+Shift+M | Merge task to main |
Ctrl+Shift+P | Push to remote |
Ctrl+W | Close focused terminal session |
Ctrl+Shift+W | Close active task |
| Navigation | |
Alt+Arrows | Navigate between panels |
Ctrl+Alt+Left/Right | Reorder active task |
Ctrl+B | Toggle sidebar |
| Terminals | |
Ctrl+Shift+T | New shell terminal |
Ctrl+Shift+D | New standalone terminal |
| App | |
Ctrl+, | Open settings |
Ctrl+/ or F1 | Show all shortcuts |
Ctrl+0 | Reset zoom |
Ctrl+Scroll | Adjust zoom |
Escape | Close dialog |
If Parallel Code saves you time, consider giving it a star on GitHub. It helps others find the project.
License
MIT