Is agent-manager right for you?

A good fit for

Relevant to developers managing several existing coding CLIs while reviewing changes in the terminal.

Before you choose

Requires tmux 3.1+ and Git; supports macOS/Linux amd64/arm64 and Windows via WSL2. Current license is Apache-2.0; releases through v0.18.0 used MIT. Eleven CLI profiles are described at v0.40.0, with version-dependent support; Hermes, Antigravity and Oh My Pi lack fork support. MCP registration can modify session configuration. Sessions can continue after closing the manager, but suspended/powered-off machines cannot execute work. Cost tracking is not available. Local manager does not proxy prompts; underlying agents contact their providers. No agent session, MCP tool or repository edit was run.

Workflow and handoff

Use isolated disposable worktrees, inspect MCP registration and file reservations, and review diffs before sending follow-up actions.

Pricing and practical limits

Requires tmux 3.1+ and Git; supports macOS/Linux amd64/arm64 and Windows via WSL2. Current license is Apache-2.0; releases through v0.18.0 used MIT. Eleven CLI profiles are described at v0.40.0, with version-dependent support; Hermes, Antigravity and Oh My Pi lack fork support. MCP registration can modify session configuration. Sessions can continue after closing the manager, but suspended/powered-off machines cannot execute work. Cost tracking is not available. Local manager does not proxy prompts; underlying agents contact their providers. No agent session, MCP tool or repository edit was run.

Review method

Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Product workflow	agent-manager is a Go terminal interface over tmux that groups installed coding-agent sessions by project. Users can spawn or answer agents, inspect repository diffs, send line comments and resume supported conversations from one session list.	Facts sourced	2026-10-09
Pricing and restrictions	Requires tmux 3.1+ and Git; supports macOS/Linux amd64/arm64 and Windows via WSL2. Current license is Apache-2.0; releases through v0.18.0 used MIT. Eleven CLI profiles are described at v0.40.0, with version-dependent support; Hermes, Antigravity and Oh My Pi lack fork support. MCP registration can modify session configuration. Sessions can continue after closing the manager, but suspended/powered-off machines cannot execute work. Cost tracking is not available. Local manager does not proxy prompts; underlying agents contact their providers. No agent session, MCP tool or repository edit was run.	Facts sourced	2026-10-09

Understand the total cost

agent-manager pricing & plans

Open-source manager

Free

Apache-2.0; agent/vendor fees separate

Included scope: tmux session groups; status; diff/comments; CLI/MCP orchestration

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

Was the application hands-on tested?

No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.

What is agent-manager used for?

agent-manager is a Go terminal interface over tmux that groups installed coding-agent sessions by project. Users can spawn or answer agents, inspect repository diffs, send line comments and resume supported conversations from one session list.

Does agent-manager have a free plan?

Apache-2.0 software is free with no account, license key or paid tier; installed coding CLIs retain their own vendor billing.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does agent-manager cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use agent-manager through an API?

CLI and built-in MCP expose session spawning, messaging, waiting, terminals and review configuration to supported coding agents.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Requires tmux 3.1+ and Git; supports macOS/Linux amd64/arm64 and Windows via WSL2. Current license is Apache-2.0; releases through v0.18.0 used MIT. Eleven CLI profiles are described at v0.40.0, with version-dependent support; Hermes, Antigravity and Oh My Pi lack fork support. MCP registration can modify session configuration. Sessions can continue after closing the manager, but suspended/powered-off machines cannot execute work. Cost tracking is not available. Local manager does not proxy prompts; underlying agents contact their providers. No agent session, MCP tool or repository edit was run.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

Official product information

Current official product source read individually; product artwork inspected visually.

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2026-10-09

Pricing review

Official product page reviewed for disclosed costs; unverified prices and allowances are identified in the listing.

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2026-10-09