arbor

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Built for people who juggle several coding projects at once, this app gives you one screen to browse repositories, open terminal sessions, and review file changes before committing them. It also lets you chat directly with AI coding assistants such as Claude, Codex, and Gemini, watch their progress in real time, and link tasks to GitHub or GitLab issues. It runs on Mac, Linux, and Windows, but installing it currently requires some technical setup and an access token for the AI service you choose.

Coding

Use This MCP client To

Chat with Claude, Codex, or Gemini right next to my code Open a terminal for each project without leaving the app Review file changes side by side before I commit them Turn a GitHub issue into a ready-to-code workspace See at a glance whether my AI agent is working or waiting Manage several coding projects from one screen

README

Arbor UI screenshot

Arbor

CI Rust Nightly License: MIT GitHub Release macOS Linux Windows CodSpeed

Arbor is a fully native app for agentic coding built with Rust and GPUI. It gives you one place to manage repositories, issue-driven worktrees, embedded terminals, managed processes, diffs, PR context, AI coding agent activity, and a shared daemon that also powers Arbor's web UI, CLI, and MCP server.

Why Arbor

  • Fully native desktop app, UI and terminal stack included, optimized for long-running local workflows
  • One daemon-backed model for the desktop app, web UI, CLI, and MCP server
  • Built for parallel coding sessions across local repos, issue queues, and remote outposts

Core Capabilities

Repositories, Worktrees, and Issues

arbor FAQ

Can I use this to chat with Claude while I work on my code?
Yes — Arbor includes a built-in chat panel where you can talk with Claude, Codex, Gemini, and other AI coding assistants while you browse your files and terminal sessions in the same window.
Can I use this to turn a GitHub issue into a coding workspace?
Yes — you can create a dedicated workspace directly from a GitHub or GitLab issue, and Arbor sets up the project files and branch for you automatically.
Do I need a coding background to install this?
Some technical comfort is currently required. Installing a ready-made version (for example, through Homebrew on a Mac) is the easiest path, but building it yourself requires developer tools and command-line steps.
Which computers does this work on?
Arbor is a desktop app available for Mac, Linux, and Windows.
Do I need an account or access key for the AI assistant?
Yes. To chat with an AI assistant such as Claude, Codex, or Gemini inside Arbor, you'll need your own account or access key with that provider, entered into Arbor's settings.
Can I use this without installing anything on my own computer?
Not fully — Arbor is a desktop app you install locally, though it can also connect to a project running on a separate remote computer once that connection is set up.
Will I need any special fonts to see the interface correctly?
Yes — Arbor's icons are designed for a specific style of font (a "Nerd Font"), so you may need to install one for everything to display properly.
Does this replace my code editor?
No — Arbor works alongside your existing tools, giving you a home base for managing projects, terminals, and AI chats rather than replacing your editor.